Tracey's Blog

A self-imposed poster child for "inspiration porn" about autism

Autistic climate activist Greta Thunberg is perhaps getting carried away with her "autism is a superpower" narrative, veering into notions of autistic superiority and repeated cynicism of non-autistic people.

opinion

Try using anger like you would spiciness

I suggest another way of using anger in the context of a campaign: to make it comparable to using spiciness in a dish. Chilli can enhance a dish. Anger can enhance a campaign. But like spice, anger can also be overpowering, if used improperly, and obscure your message rather than

computing

What is computing? A suggestion

A computer is a type of system that can run arbitrary code safely; computing is about systems design. Dynamic medium doesn't necessarily have to mean virtualisation.The interfaces can be designed to suit human needs and support ways of thinking.

personal

Coercive control as parenting — in the eyes of my biological parents

My parents have little reservation about telling a person what they think is wrong with that person, and what that person needs to do to fix it. They appear to have always viewed parenting as a form of control. In extended family meetings, my mother would often straight up tell

personal

Introduction

Hi, I'm Tracey. I am interested in a range of topics, but the main in-depth ones are computing and politics, or social justice more broadly. Some other areas include art, music, user experience design, game design, science, mathematics, cooking and journalism. In relation to computing, I am interested in the