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Comment by MarkusQ

5 hours ago

"When we argue for our limitations, we get to keep them."

-- Evelyn Waugh

Paraplegics don't have the use of their limbs. Acting as if "sensory issues" are in the same category is grossly insensitive.

Why is it grossly insensitive? Sensory issues are widely documented and studied. It's probably most well known as part of autism, but it's also seen in PTSD, schizophrenia, CTE, etc.

People with these conditions literally cannot learn to tune things out.

I suspect the parent commenter was intentionally vague to avoid derailing the thread into discussing their specifics (many of which are, unfortunately, currently politically charged).

Suggesting you can just practice your way out of biological sensory issues is also grossly insensitive; that's why I made that comparison.

Stating that using this kind of technology is "unhealthy" both for a person and society is a pretty bold claim that I think is pretty ridiculous.