How to Be a Better Human What vision loss helped Andrew Leland gain
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Sep 11, 2023 Andrew Leland shares his experience transitioning into blindness and the lessons it taught him about life and change. He discusses the culture of blindness and disability, finding joy in accessibility, and the importance of acceptance. The podcast also explores topics like identity, writing, ableism, and the marginalized identity of disability.
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Literal Messes
- Chris Duffy's father gave him the advice that "life is mess management."
- Initially, Duffy interpreted this literally, reflecting on childhood messes.
Navigating Transitions
- Andrew Leland's gradual vision loss has required significant life adjustments.
- His experience provides insights into navigating transitions and uncertainty.
Shrinking World
- Leland describes his vision as seeing through a narrow porthole, similar to a shrinking movie screen.
- The brain adapts to vision loss, making the shrinking world feel normal over time.