Author: Chief IDIC Officer

IDIC: The Importance of Pronouns

IDIC: The Importance of Pronouns

Greetings STARFLEET, Continuing our IDIC discussions from the USS Battle Born, today we’re talking about pronouns. These are often contentious subjects, especially given…
IDIC: What is Gaslighting?

IDIC: What is Gaslighting?

Today’s IDIC discussion is on a complex subject called gaslighting. Gaslighting happens, especially in the age of the internet when people can literally…
IDIC: What is Privilege?

IDIC: What is Privilege?

Greetings STARFLEET, Balance is critical, and so is understanding privilege. That’s why for this week’s IDIC discussion, we’re going to examine the idea…
IDIC: Chatting About Food

IDIC: Chatting About Food

Greetings STARFLEET, Food is essential for life, yet everyone has different diets. These differences can become a point of contention quickly, especially if…
IDIC: Recognizing Invisible Disabilities

IDIC: Recognizing Invisible Disabilities

Greetings STARFLEET, This week in the IDIC discussions, let’s examine the idea of disability. Some disabilities have physical manifestations, like multiple sclerosis, that…
IDIC: What We Think We Mean

IDIC: What We Think We Mean

Greetings STARFLEET, Continuing our IDIC series, today we’re talking about meaning what you think you mean. See, it’s not enough to mean well…
IDIC: Sexist Terms in Everyday Speech

IDIC: Sexist Terms in Everyday Speech

Greetings STARFLEET, Language and society co-evolved, and the language we use today reflects that. That’s why sexism is prevalent in everyday speech in…
IDIC: When is Concern Bad?

IDIC: When is Concern Bad?

Greetings STARFLEET, Today’s post is all about concern. Usually, showing concern is a positive thing, and we want to show it. For example,…