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Jan 2024
58m 51s

Why is everyone suddenly neurodivergent?

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About this episode

Neurodivergence is one the rise, or is it? It is a newer term, which includes ASD, ADHD, dyslexia and some other "conditions". There is neurodivergent TikToks and a lot of information coming out that makes it seem like everyone suddenly is claiming it, but what is going on here?


Today we break down the science, explain the term and even take calls from people who are neurodivergent


STUDYTIME: Why is everyone suddenly neurodivergent?


What did we learn this week?

  • how plants chat to each other
  • why testicles are on the outside in humans


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