SPIES: How Dyslexic Thinking keeps Britain safe

UK intelligence agency, GCHQ, has valued Dyslexic Thinking for over 100 years. It recruits 4 times as many dyslexics to its apprentice scheme. But what makes dyslexics such good spies? Join Kate as she talks to former Director of GCHQ, Sir Jeremy Fleming, and two dyslexic spies in the field, on how Dyslexic Thinking keeps the country safe. This episode was recorded live at the World Dyslexia Assembly NYC, and virtually with 2 spies in the field. It may self-destruct when you finish listening to it.
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[@beebrilliantpeople]

Thanks for sharing this Kate and as ever it highlights the importance of not just understanding neurodivergent people, but really embracing our way of thinking as a critical skill. Let's keep shifting the narrative from challenges and weaknesses to strengths and opportunities 🧡

[@Moraenil]

This really shows how Britain is so far ahead in treating neurdivergents as people who can be just as productive as neurotypicals given the right circumstances. I often think about trying to move there for this reason. Here in the US we're treated like broken toys who need to be fixed and we're completely useless garbage until we are fixed. If you aren't drugged up to imitate normalcy, then you need to be put in a home where others do everything for you because you're incapable of doing it on your own. This video shows that we are very capable, if not better than neurotypicals. I really hope this video gets far more views and helps typicals understand that, if we're treated with respect, like them, then we have a chance of success.

[@beebrilliantpeople]

You are definitely not broken or need fixing - you are amazing and have a wonderful and amazing brain 🧡