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Upward Bound, a debut novel by severely autistic author Woody Brown, has garnered praise from Booker Prize winners, despite controversy surrounding his authorship. The Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) used to communicate his stories has raised concerns, as it echoes the discredited Facilitated Communication from the nineties. Critics argue that Browns authorship hasnt been verified, and the method is considered pseudoscience. Despite this, supporters like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocate for these methods, challenging traditional science. The episode explores the importance of skepticism in arts coverage to ensure real help for people with severe disabilities.

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