Choose to be Curious Episode #10: Curiosity & Empathy - with Bradon Charles
Sep 7, 2016
Brandon Charles, host of "Breaking Boundaries," discusses his journey living with blindness and the transformative power of curiosity in fostering empathy. He emphasizes how genuine questions can dismantle assumptions about disabilities and promote inclusivity. The conversation includes playful metaphors, such as a curiosity jar, demonstrating how curiosity can guide personal and professional growth. Brandon also highlights the unique contributions individuals with autism make in the workplace, advocating for authentic dialogues to break societal misconceptions.
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Disability As Redistributed Strength
- Disability often redirects energy rather than erases potential, revealing different strengths.
- Brandon reframes disability as a redistribution of skills and focus.
Choose Curiosity To Build Empathy
- Do cultivate empathy by choosing curiosity even if you cannot engage daily with a community.
- Plant curiosity seeds so listeners will want to learn more about disability experiences.
See People First, Disability Second
- Emphasizing personhood over disability shifts conversations from pity to recognition of roles and talents.
- Brandon focuses on passions and identities beyond labels to counter societal misunderstandings.