Oddly Robbie

  • The Thin Line Between Home and Homelessness: My Journey and the Fight for Housing Security

    The warmth of a home is something many of us take for granted. But for those of us who have faced the cold nights in a van, the reality is much harsher. Housing insecurity is not just about losing a roof over your head; it’s about losing the stability, safety, and dignity that come with…

  • When “Normal” Isn’t Working: Rethinking How We View Autism

    Hello OddlyRobbie readers, Scrolling through the news, I stumbled upon an article in Newsweek about new research on autism. I didn’t get past the paywall, but the premise was enough to stir my thoughts. It’s disheartening to see so much effort and funding dedicated to making us fit a “normal” that doesn’t even consider our…

  • Dehumanization: A Logical Perspective (special edition)

    Across various cultures, there’s often an implicit agreement to dehumanize neighboring communities. My aim here is not to justify this behavior or to label it as good or bad but rather to examine it from a logical perspective. Understanding Dehumanization Dehumanization enables us to mentally override our empathy and engage in acts like warfare against…

  • Embracing the Beast Within: How Understanding Our Primal Instincts Can Lead to a More Compassionate World

    Introduction: The Catalyst for Understanding Mistakes, impulses, survival instincts—we all have them. But what if we could better understand this primal coding? My journey with PTSD has given me a firsthand experience of the flight instinct, and it’s taught me the importance of understanding the animal within us all. The Adrenaline Symphony: Fight, Flight, and…

  • WTF AI TMI?

    Welcome to OddlyRobbie.blog, where I embark on a journey to explore the profound impact of AI and its potential to shape our future. Growing up as a conservative, I distinctly remember a scripture that spoke of unveiling secrets from the rooftops. Little did I know that this ancient wisdom was a precursor to the age…