
A blog, testimony and curated selection of my threads (meditations) on Twitter.
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Data in Star Trek
I’ve always admired Data and his relationship to Captain Picard. Rewatching Data I notice some of his challenges like his literal interpretation. I’ve often had a literal interpretation myself. His interest in researching most topics is very much me as well. He is the ultimate generalist. Learning more about philosophy with the historical context has…
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Missing Pets
I fancy petting a dog or cat. Unfortunately none are available. So I have to settle for Snoopy. Who is lovely. I’m not allowed pets in my flat but I do have a back garden. I have thought of putting dreamies by my backdoor to make new friends. My 2nd ex had a Cat who…
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Conversion Therapy
I wouldn’t dare post this on Twitter or Mastodon as I would get a lot of hate and abuse for posting an alternative view. Which to me alone suggests there is something wrong about this debate. Conversion therapy is the pseudoscientific practice of attempting to change an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression…
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Church Brightens My Day
Smart light did a good job in waking me up for Church this morning. All wrapped up with my Star Trek beanie as it’s -3c outside! Some pictures I took on the way of the church. The town and seafront. Very peaceful and quiet. Well the service has lifted me. I think it does help…
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Star Trek TNG ‘The Measure of a Man’
This afternoon I have been continuing my rewatch of Star Trek The Next Generation. I’m watching “The Measure of a Man”. In this episode Bruce Maddox wants to take Data away for disassembly and experimentation. Fortunately, Picard, argues for Data’s rights as an individual. Picard received advice from Guinan and she compared Androids in becoming…
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Suicidal Urges
I don’t know if other people get suicidal thoughts much.Though sometimes I get the thought to end it. Like this evening I have the thought of just picking up my rope, making a hangman noose and ending it.I won’t tonight. Having it all there just gives me peace. As I can move on. I am…
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Lithium Reduced
As permitted by the psychiatrist I lowered my Lithium dose from 1000mg to 800mg on Monday night. I think I am seeing a benefit. I feel less worn out in the morning. I seem to have got into Aldi earlier than usual this week. My motivation is low which I think is partly due to…
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Psych Hospitals
I think it’s sad people are dieing in psych hospitals. I think there should at least be separate wards for people severally suicidal and those who aren’t. This one size fits all policy is creating very sterile wards with no therapeutic benefit whatsoever. A ward where the rules prevent you doing almost anything including personal…
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Supermarkets As A Blessing
I visited Aldi earlier to do a big shop (2 bags) for dry goods. I will return tomorrow to buy some fresh food. It was reasonably quiet this morning which made it less stressful. Sometimes I try to stop and think to appreciate the supermarket. Years ago supermarkets didn’t exist and one had to go…
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Post Archives
My Favourite LiveD Experience Articles
- The Social Contract
- I’m a Political Football
- Colonialism in the UK Today
- Heresy and Market Fundamentalism
- Social Sins
- Psychosis: A Heart Attack of the Mind
- Mindblindness
- A Solitary Life
- Not Living My Full Potential
- Stigma and Loneliness
- DIM US
- How I found Faith
- The Lords Supper
- Medication Side Effects
- Negative Feedback Loops
- Exclusion in Practise
- The Making of Comparisons
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Spiral Dynamics
Media I relate to my own experiences
- Man of Steel
- Batman Vs Superman
- Star Trek TNG ‘The Measure of a Man’
- Star Trek TNG: Who Watches the Watchers
- Star Trek TNG: Darmok
- Star Trek TNG: Tin Man
- The Economy is a Casino
- Star Trek Enterprise Review: Carbon Creek
- Star Trek Enterprise Review Dear Doctor
About me:
I’m Shaun, aged 41, I am a follower of Christ, diagnosed with Autism and Schizoaffective disorder. In this blog I discuss my reality, beliefs and interests. When you meet one person with Autism, you’ve met one person with Autism.