Discussion with Robert Chapman on neurodivergence, capitalism, and disability. Exploring societal norms, rising ADHD and autism rates, and executive dysfunction. Critiquing neurodiversity and capitalism, redefining disorders, and challenging research on autism. Examining brain scans, poverty's impact on ADHD, and medication dependency. Advocating for systemic change through collective neurodivergent action.

In this engaging conversation, John Pring discusses the shocking failures of the UK's Work Capability Assessments and their impact on vulnerable populations. Robert Chapman explores the neurodiversity movement's achievements and its struggles within a capitalist framework. Riya Al'Sanah highlights labor solidarity efforts regarding workers in weapon factories tied to Palestine. Joy James critiques the militarization of policing and its societal consequences, calling for a transformative shift in resistance strategies. Together, they shed light on urgent social issues and the need for accountability.

Author Robert Chapman discusses the intersections of capitalism and neurodiversity, exploring the historical development of capitalism's influence on health and disability. He highlights the impact of figures like Francis Galton and the emergence of the anti-psychiatry movement. The chapter also delves into the implications of neoliberalism on mental health and the rise in autism diagnosis. Lastly, it explores the concept of neurodivergent Marxism and the need for collective action for liberation.