Capitalizing on The Neurodiversity Edge with Maureen Dunne

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Science, Society & Culture, Neuroscience, Female Host, Interview, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking

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🗓️ 9 April 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Globally recognized neurodiversity expert, thought leader, and public policy professional and champion, Maureen Dunne, joins Indre today to discuss the evolving perceptions of neurological diversity within our society. Centering their discussion around Maureen's recent publication, The Neurodiversity Edge, they delve into the profound benefits of welcoming neurodivergent individuals into workplaces and educational settings. Bolstered by insights into Gen Z's growing acknowledgment of neurodivergent identities and the critical importance of supportive settings, Maureen offers actionable advice for organizations of all sizes to excel in this area. In essence, today’s crucial conversation emphasizes the essential role diverse cognition plays in driving innovation and success, advocating for a reevaluation of traditional views and embracing a society that values diversity in every aspect. Links: Inquiring Minds Homepage: https://inquiring.show/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds See https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information Learn more about Maureen and The Neurodiversity Edge: https://www.maureendunne.com/

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0:00.0	You and Betty and the Nancy's and Bill's and Joes and James will find in the study of science a richer, more rewarding life.
0:10.1	Hey, welcome to inquiring minds. I'm Indra Viscontas. This is a podcast that explores the space where science and society collide.
0:18.4	We want to find out what's true, what's left to discover, and why it matters.
0:26.9	Neurodiversity is a term we hear a lot these days, and there's been a shift in society
0:36.0	towards accepting and accommodating differences
0:38.8	rather than trying to fix them. But of course, there's still a lot of stigma and challenges
0:44.8	that people whose brains are well outside the average face. Because of the way that society has
0:50.7	marginalized and failed neurodivergent individuals, their potential contributions
0:56.4	remain grossly untapped. So today I'm talking with Maureen Dunn. She's a cognitive scientist
1:02.7	and neurodiversity expert who has over two decades of experience helping organizations build
1:07.8	thriving cultures that are inclusive of all brains.
1:11.6	She's a Rhodes Scholar, a successful entrepreneur, and a business leader.
1:15.7	And in a time when our society is facing existential threats, we need all hands on deck.
1:21.2	And Dr. Dunn's new book, The Neurodiversity Edge, is geared towards helping organizations
1:26.8	tap our most precious human resource.
1:32.6	Maureen Dunn, welcome to inquiring minds.
1:35.1	Thank you for inviting me. I'm excited to be here.
1:37.5	Let's start with a couple of definitions.
1:39.5	I think that there are times where this term,
1:42.5	neurodiversity, gets used as an umbrella, and it's almost going
1:46.8	in the way of the way the word trauma has been used to sort of just talk about anything that's
1:52.5	challenging, which takes away from people who have had serious traumatic experiences.
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