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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Apr 22

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Chrissy Newton @chrissynewton.bsky.social · Dec 2

Embracing Neurodiversity: The Gift of Different Thinking.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Julia Mossbridge, PhD, to explore gender and neurodiversity within the UAP field and beyond.

youtu.be/saL12fAtjK0

#neuroscience #ufo #ufosky #brain #neurodivergent #neurodiversity

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𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂 𝑱. ✌🏾❤️‍🩹🌻 @ronniejoe777.bsky.social · Dec 1

I really gotta keep this in mind... 🧠🧠🧠

#BPDsquared #mentalhealth #bpdsky #bipolarsky #bpd #bipolar #neurodivergent

An image that reads, "Stop trying to be liked by everybody. You don't even like everybody."

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Dec 3

At Knowbotics AI, we're applying these same principles to create educational experiences that work with, not against, students' natural thinking patterns

Because sometimes the best learning doesn't look like learning at all

#GamifiedLearning #EdTech #ADHD #AutismEducation #Innovation #KnowboticsAI

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Dec 3

- Visual-spatial thinking
- Pattern recognition
- Learning through experimentation
- Immediate feedback
- Self-paced progression

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Dec 3

His game? It's now worth billions and is used in schools worldwide.

The secret? It taps into how neurodivergent minds naturally learn:

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Dec 3

The $500 Million Minecraft Secret Your School Needs to Know 🎮

Did you know? Minecraft creator Markus Persson has ADHD and Asperger's.

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 20

Fascinating fact: Studies show neurodivergent students can learn up to 3x faster when using their preferred learning pathway.

#EdTech #PersonalizedLearning #NeurodiversityEducation #AIinEducation #KnowboticsAI

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 20

That's exactly what adaptive AI learning does - it identifies and matches each student's natural "connection type," making learning smoother, faster, and more effective.

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 20

Traditional education is like forcing everyone to use the same connection type. But what if we could provide each student with their optimal network?

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 20

Both can reach the same website, but their paths are drastically different. This is exactly how neurodivergent learning works.

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 20

The WiFi Theory of Learning: Why Some Brains Need Different Networks 📡

Imagine two computers:
One connected to 5G
One using dial-up

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 19

Birmingham Christmas Market #Brum #Christmas #Birmingham

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 19

We're not just teaching students - we're nurturing future innovators. At Knowbotics AI, we're using technology to spot and nurture these entrepreneurial traits early.

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 19

- Questioning established rules = Disrupting industries
- Hyperactivity = Extraordinary energy for projects
- "Daydreaming" = Visionary thinking

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 19

The traits that make some students "challenging" in traditional classrooms often become their greatest strengths in innovation and leadership:

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 19

Richard Branson dropped out due to learning difficulties.

See a pattern?

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 19

Why Your 'Difficult' Student Might Be Your Next Tech CEO 💡

Steve Jobs was sent to the principal's office for pulling pranks. Bill Gates couldn't sit still in class.

#FutureLeaders #EdTech #Neurodiversity #Innovation #EntrepreneurMindset #KnowboticsAI

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John @johndg.bsky.social · Nov 17

@dannyb2104.bsky.social
Lad here just joined looking for blue followers
Help him out please

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 18

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 18

It’s raining. Heavily

Surely ok for a Monday beer @brewdogofficial.bsky.social 👀🍺

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Kate Baucherel @katebaucherel.bsky.social · Nov 13

A little #BlueSkyEtiquette reminder:

- use ALT text (there’s a prompt in settings)
- block / mute for your own mental health
- don’t go looking for fruitless arguments, there are trolls around
- this is a linear timeline, be in the moment then move on
- default identity check is #proofofcat

A black cat with perky ears and yellow eyes standing on a wooden dining table, where he’s not supposed to be. He has been caught in the act of licking his nose with his long pink tongue. #proofofcat

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 18

It's not about "curing" these sensitivities - it's about harnessing them. At Knowbotics AI, we're helping students transform their "spider senses" into superpowers through adaptive learning technology.

Because sometimes, what looks like overwhelm is actually a sign of an extraordinary mind at work.

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Simon Barry @eggwhisk.bsky.social · Nov 18

But here's the plot twist: Like Spider-Man, this "overload" often comes with extraordinary abilities:
- Heightened pattern recognition
- Intense focus on interests
- Increased sensory awareness
- Deep analytical capabilities

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