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Stella Young: I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much  09:16 minutes · Filmed Apr 2014 · Posted Jun 2014 · TEDxSydney Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair — a fact that doesn't, she'd like to make clear, automatically turn her into a noble inspiration to all humanity. In this very funny talk, Young breaks down society's habit of turning disabled people into "inspiration porn." | |
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Stella Young: I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much | | | Hi Stella
You opened my eyes! Thank you for providing a genuine view of our - rather specifically - my - human condition. When you talk about how our views are formed about disability by "thanking our luck" for not being disabled, it truly resonated with my conditioned response, and in that "aa-ha" moment, I recognized the gift you offered.
I do not know about inspiration, but you certainly provided a deep insight into how I look at others - be they disabled, or different in any way. It changed everything and brought in a deep compassion and empathy for all the life, including mine, right in front of me. I want to thank you for the precious gift." | | |
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