Episode 3: Dąbrowski, Philosophy, and Influences
In episode 3, Chris and Emma were joined by Dąbrowski expert, Bill Tillier. A retired forensic psychologist with over 20 years of experience, Bill is an author, archivist, and former student of Dr. Dąbrowski’s at the University of Alberta. Bill shared his personal experiences as Dąbrowski’s student, and what KD was like. We also get an insight into what led KD to develop the TPD, as Bill introduces us to the philosophical influences behind the theory.
Episode 2: Overexcitabilities and Pseudoscience
In episode 2, Chris talked about her presentation at the 2021 NAGC Conference on distinguishing science from pseudoscience. Emma and Chris went over the forms and expressions of overexcitability, the connection between OE and positive disintegration, and also discussed some of the myths and misunderstandings about OEs that are found in the gifted community.