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  1. May 2024
    1. These days, Zaghi hosts Square Pegs, a podcast about neurodiversity in academia. “Who says a round peg is better than the square peg?” Zaghi asks. “We think square pegs are misfits. [But] no, they're not. They’re misfits when all the holes are round.” The purpose of the podcast is to share the experiences of neurodiverse academics with the broader academic community, and tell neurodivergent listeners that “it’s not only you,” Zaghi says. “There are systematic issues that are causing these challenges.”

      I chose this section because it emphasizes the need for systemic change in educational/ professional environments to be openly inclusive. Designing for equity and inclusion involves the recognition and integration of diverse types of cognitive abilities into the organizational structure of schools/industries. In healthcare, where I have a particular interest, these inclusions not only enhance the quality of work but also support the mental health/well-being of those who just think/feel differently than others.