Founder of the Society of Insouciant Candor.

Displaced secular humanist Vulcan with a hatred of self-delusion, tribalism, and selfishness. Promoter of democratic socialism as an unobtainable ideal. FULLY independent (non-tribalistic) thinker: don't expect me to defend or support you merely because you profess liberal ethics if you fail to demonstrate them. Ad hominem is NEVER acceptable.

My mind is a rough draft.

Twice gifted; agnostic atheist. #Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #OCD #HSP #Mensa

My name is Ashley Lauren Spencer. Owner of The Autistic Innovator - a store dedicated to supporting the autistic and neurodivergent community. Also the owner of the autistics.life mastodon instance. #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #neurodivergent :AuAce: :Aro: :PinkRainbowInfinity:

I am a high masking, late diagnosed autistic person with #ADHD who usually has low support needs.

My special interest is programming, which is also my career. I am married to a wonderful, beautiful woman who is also #AuDHD. We are parents to some amazing humans, and many many amazing animals.

- #ActuallyAutistic
- Trans rights are human rights
- Black lives matter
- No one has ever earned a billion dollars

Building community in a flaming world.

Favourite topics include dystopia, #autism, trauma, brains, #accessibility, tech, injustice, healing, animals, nature, #StarTrek, words, nonsense, polls.

No boosts without explanatory #AltText.

Header: a Canadian forest in autumn. Tall dark brown trunks, a profusion of yellow and orange leaves, small patches of green.

Avatar: a close-up of the painting Cassandra by Evelyn de Morgan. Cassandra tears her flaming red hair as Troy burns behind her.

I have no hole into which you can pigeon me. I'm unique. Just like everyone else.

I'm equal parts seven, seventeen, and seventy, and have been since elementary school. I've got the open ended curiosity of a seven year old, the suicidal bravery of a seventeen year old, and the wisdom of an old man.

I am equal parts George Orwell, Kurt Vonnegut, Hunter Thompson, and Charles Bukowski.