There are many cultures around the world that are suppressed by majoritarianism. They have to face challenges like forced assimilation, language discrimination and refusal to acknowledgement of their unique identity. In fact, many cultures have been identified by UNESCO, that will soon cease to exist - either that they’re vulnerable, or completely extinct. How do you, as a minority, feel, knowing that your entire identity will cease to exist in a few decades? Do you have a sense of camaraderie towards other minorities from other parts of the world, say, the Ainu people, or the Brahui pastoralist?

  • thesporkeffect@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    As another autistic person, and at the risk of providing bad or unwanted advice, my ability to relate to other humans was entirely rebuilt from the ground up by MDMA.

    Every brain is different, and everyone has a different subjective response to mind altering substances, but I feel like society could be entirely better if we studied and treated mental health without the protestant cultural baggage.