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“Genetic Basis for Criminality” – Racism and Ableism

May 4, 2017February 7, 2019

I’m always interested in tracking the ways that hatreds intersect and magnify. Here’s a classic one, still vibrantly alive among American racists. The New Yorker published a long article on the racists behind the mustard-based South Carolina BBQ sauce. The family that developed it has a long history of racism, and the man behind “Piggie Park” … Continue Reading“Genetic Basis for Criminality” – Racism and Ableism

Hearing Aids and Social Stigma

April 10, 2017February 7, 2019

The most interesting thing happening in hearing aid technology is not found in the tiny, expensive, invisible devices, but in the erosion of social stigma over visible assistive technology. Because big headphones with computers inside to manage sound are easier, and cheaper, to build. David Owen, writing for The New Yorker, offered a long and … Continue ReadingHearing Aids and Social Stigma