TED: Blindness isn't a tragic binary -- it's a rich spectrum | Andrew Leland

TED: Blindness isn't a tragic binary -- it's a rich spectrum | Andrew Leland

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Philosophy, Special Education

9th - 12th Grade

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Andrew Leland, who is legally blind, discusses his experience with retinitis pigmentosa and the gradual loss of vision. He explores the paradox of defining blindness, highlighting that it is not a binary condition but a spectrum. Andrew addresses societal misconceptions about blindness, emphasizing that blind people can still perceive the world in various ways. He challenges stereotypes and encourages a broader understanding of blindness, advocating for the recognition of its diverse manifestations.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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