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JoeStro

About Me

I’m a wannabe scholar-activist working at the intersection of disability theory and biomedical ethics. That is, I read, write, think, teach, and organize action around how people’s concepts about disability impact the institution and practice of medicine. Eventually, I hope to get paid to do this as philosophy professor specializing in “the disability rights critique” of bioethics. For now, I live in a dorm room the size of a typical 26 year old man’s closet (I even store stuff in the bathroom) and spend most of my time getting hopped up on energy drinks and going in search of that “perfect spot” in the library.I do make an effort to not be too isolated to the ivory tower though. I am really into justice issues surrounding disability more broadly and see it as a lifestyle akin to something like being a radical feminist, rather than a mere academic interest or political ideology. So, my world-view may be a bit different than most people’s to say the least.I like being around people who laugh loudly and think openly.My leisure activities include: traveling, visiting my family, listening to live music, eating good food, ranting to my friends about politics, consuming unreasonable amounts of caffeine, and embarrassing myself in exceedingly public places – sometimes all simultaneously.Myspace Graphics
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thinkers, doers, laughers, talkers, believers, listeners, jokers, readers, eaters, writers, carers, creators, partiers, communicators, dreamers, rockers, arguers, lovers, and anyone else who wants to meet me! Although, I don't generally talk to people unless I know them or they give me a good reason to (note: "come see my sexy webcam" is NOT a good reason), I do give people with dwarfism or another disability the benefit of the doubt (note: unless they are trying to get me to see their sexy webcam).

My Blog

my own domain name at last!

once and for all, my blog is and will remain as www.philosophercrip.com  check it...
Posted by on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 23:02:00 GMT

let’s try again

my disaboom blog URL changed slightly. it is now:http://disaboom.com/Blogs/PhilosopherCrip/Default.aspx
Posted by on Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:12:00 GMT

new and improved bloggy goodness

my blog has officially moved to: http://community.disaboom.com/community/philosophercrip/defa ult.aspx   I post more than once a week.  So, if you liked my myspace blog rants, check it.
Posted by on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:11:00 GMT

its a pity...

At its essence, disability IS the intersection of biology and power.  That is, much like feminism defines gender as the social construction of roles in society that favor one sex (men) over the o...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:58:00 GMT

Your Anger Is A Gift

Rage Against The Machine was not on stage last weekend to entertain their fans.  They weren't their for the teenaged moshers and the crowd surfers to get off on the adrenaline rush of loud music ...
Posted by on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:28:00 GMT

an attempt at some creativity

i was asked by a close friend to write a few creative words about disability activism and this is what i came up with... i don't know ANYTHING about poetry so thoughtful criticism is welcomed.THOUGHT ...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:51:00 GMT

creature of habit

Connecticut got its first snow of the year this week.  It was only about an inch and by New England standards, that barely counts.  My computer is broken and so I have been commuting back to...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 12:33:00 GMT

Joe's Metaphysical Crisis: One Year Later

It's that time of year again when the trees, snowmen, reindeer and rampant, unapologetic materialism of American culture remind us all of the birth of Jesus Christ.  It's funny that somehow we us...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 10:29:00 GMT

dwarfism, difference, and disability...

The following is a copy of an article i wrote for the latest issue for LPA Today... as always, your thoughts and comments are welcomed...       Disability.  What is your reaction t...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:07:00 GMT

Luck Be A Lady

The man who said I'd rather be lucky than good saw deeply into life. People are often afraid to realize how much of an impact luck plays. There are moments in a tennis match where the ball hits the to...
Posted by on Tue, 09 May 2006 20:47:00 GMT