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In this episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast, we delve into the timeless relevance of Plato's allegory of the Cave and analyze its implications on modern education, power, and media, arguing that the story illustrates how societal systems fragment holistic intelligence and enforce a superficial understanding of knowledge. The podcast compares the cave to today’s classroom settings, where students are taught to memorize and regurgitate information rather than develop a comprehensive understanding. It emphasizes the need for education systems to foster holistic learning, integrating cognitive, somatic, and creative intelligences. Additionally, they critique how societal structures, established since ancient dualistic philosophies, systematically devalue and constrain human intelligence. Ultimately, the host calls for a transformation in how we perceive and cultivate intelligence, advocating for a re-connection with our holistic cognitive capacities.

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This episode of the Gifted Neurodivergent Child Podcast introduces the concept of infracognition, a form of cognition that involves understanding and using emotions alongside traditional thought processes. It is contrasted with metacognition, or thinking about thinking. Infracognition is oppressed in our current educational systems, which favor linear, factual learning. But that infracognition is more suitable for our change we face in the near future. Infracognition will provide the skills we need to work best with AI. 

This podcast illustrates how our systems are failing all students using a comparison between two types of students, Emily and Alex. Highlighting how what we value is the wrong type of intelligence. Infracognition is the intelligence our children need to prepare them for the future. Not just neurodivergent children but all children. Lillian emphasizes the need for an educational paradigm shift to adapt to rapid societal changes and the role of infracognition in fostering true understanding and mental health. She concludes with a call for educational reforms that respect and utilize both metacognitive and infracognitive abilities.

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In this episode of the Gifted Neurodivergent Child Podcast, I delve into the significance of sensitivity and its impact on giftedness and neurodivergence. Through personal anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, I cover how sensitivity in both body and mind shapes abilities and challenges societal norms. 

Highlighting the story of a young girl at a performance and the exceptional teaching of patient teachers, I emphasizes the importance of recognizing and nurturing unique gifts within children. I also shares her vision for creating learning environments that cultivate holistic intelligence and urges listeners to embrace and understand the sensitivities of themselves and their children for a more enlightened future.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:19 A Story of Sensitivity and Genius
01:17 Understanding Sensitivity and Giftedness
03:29 The Role of Teachers in Nurturing Giftedness
05:38 Celebrating Somatically Gifted Teachers
08:27 The Importance of Somatic Intelligence
12:16 Challenges Faced by Gifted Individuals
21:53 Reforming Education for Neurodivergent Children
25:19 Conclusion and Call to Action
25:23 Disclaimer and Legal Information
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Welcome to The Gifted Neurodivergent Podcast, where we explore the extraordinary minds of those who see the world differently. Host Lillian Skinner talks with independent researcher Allan, a fascinating individual who has carved his own path in life. Allan, who has dyspraxia, joins us to shed light on this often-misunderstood neurotype and its surprising connections to conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Together, they challenge traditional notions of intelligence, discussing how creative, holistic thinking and a strong connection between the body and mind are not just valuable—they're essential for thriving in a rapidly changing world. Allan’s journey from a childhood of feeling misunderstood to embracing his unique neurodivergence as a source of genius offers profound insight and hope for anyone who has ever felt like an outlier.

Tune in as they discuss:

• The connection between dyspraxia and hypermobility.
• How physical and creative pursuits can unlock deeper levels of intelligence.
• The societal pressures to conform to "average" and the high cost of doing so.
• The importance of embracing a multi-dimensional way of thinking to navigate the future.

This episode is a celebration of what it means to be truly intelligent—not by society's narrow definition, but by the power of our integrated minds and bodies. Join us to learn how embracing our authentic selves can be our greatest strength.

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In this episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast we explore the destructive nature of perfectionism in society and its negative impact on creativity, human intelligence, and holistic growth. The episode delves into historical examples, such as 16th century Japan's tea master Sen No Rikyu, to illustrate how an obsession with perfection is unhealthy. The podcast emphasizes that true beauty and intelligence come from imperfections and integrated thinking, not from artificial perfection. It critiques the current educational system for fragmenting children's natural holistic intelligence, which stifles creative genius and leads to various mental and physical health issues. It calls for a shift away from rigid, perfectionist thinking towards embracing multidimensional intelligence, which it argues is essential for personal and societal survival in times of profound change.

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 This episode of the Gifted Creative Podcast delves deeply into Aesop's fable of the City Mouse and the Country Mouse. It unpacks the metaphorical significance of the story, interpreting the city mouse as individuals who live in perpetual stimulation and under control, while the country mouse represents creatives who thrive in slower natural environments that offer freedom and simplicity. It questions the design of urban environments, much like the city mouse's luxurious but perilous surroundings. The podcast reviews historical manipulation of societal values to favor urban living, that suppress holistic creative intelligence. The podcast covers how cities rise and fall. Finally it examines where not to live for those who want to develop their full scope of creative intelligence. 

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 In this episode of the Gifted Neurodivergent Child podcast, delves into the Tower of Babel story from the Old Testament, exploring its deeper meaning through the lens of holistic intelligence and societal fragmentation. Initially puzzled by the story as a child, I now interpret it as a metaphor for the division of human intelligence into cognitive and somatic parts. I argue that modern society overvalues cognitive intelligence, leading to a dismissal of big-picture, holistic thinking and the marginalization of creative individuals. 
The discussion covers the historical and modern implications of this fragmentation, the importance of holistic intelligence, and the role of neurodivergence in maintaining a blended cognitive and somatic perspective.  It concludes by emphasizing the need to nurture holistic intelligence in the face of societal and technological changes, urging listeners to reconnect with their innate capacity for empathy, creativity, and multidimensional thinking. 

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In this episode of the Gifted Neurodivergent Child Podcast, the host provides a deep analysis and personal perspective on 'The Little Prince.' The discussion covers themes of holistic versus fragmented intelligence, and how children's stories encapsulate profound wisdom often missed in adult narratives. The host recounts their own childhood interactions with the story and critiques traditional adult behaviors reflected in the archetypes of the story. The episode emphasizes the importance of maintaining holistic intelligence and emotional connection, both in personal relationships and as a broader societal critique.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:14 Summary and Personal Reflections on The Little Prince

00:56 Childhood Memories and Changing Perspectives

01:17 The Holistic vs. Fragmented Intelligence

03:33 The Little Prince's Journey and Characters

06:46 Lessons from The Little Prince

12:01 The Fox and the Concept of Taming

13:32 The Snake and the Red Pill Moment

14:49 Final Reflections and Conclusion

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In this episode of The Gifted Neurodivergent Child Podcast, we reinterpret the story of Narcissus, not as a tale of vanity, but as one of deep introspection and the persecution of those who practice it. We explore how fragmented intelligence focuses on surface meanings, while holistic intelligence uncovers deeper insights. Using ancient myths, we highlight the importance of reconnecting with holistic thinking to understand ourselves and society. Perhaps it is time we revisited their meanings again.

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Traditional education systems suppress the natural gifts of twice-exceptional (2e) children - their holistic intelligence, pattern recognition, and heightened sensitivity. As we enter the AI era, these very qualities are becoming more crucial than ever. The system continues pushing outdated methods like memorization, even as AI makes such skills obsolete.

As parents, who both understand these challenges firsthand, we are creating micro schools focused on nurturing rather than suppressing their children's natural abilities. These schools will be project based and will embrace AI as a tool while preserving students' natural cognitive flexibility and holistic intelligence. 

We are inviting other parents who sense something is wrong with traditional education to join us in protecting and cultivating our children's innate gifts.

The core message is clear: We must stop breaking sensitive, gifted children to fit an outdated system. Instead, we need to create environments where their natural intelligence - both cognitive and somatic - can flourish. Our children's future depends on maintaining their wholeness, not fragmenting it. 

Interesting in our 2e Micro Schools? 

Find out more by emailing us at [email protected] and will start including you on our monthly planning meetings.

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