I just finished reading this book. This is a great de brief. Thank you. Much enjoyed both.
@ExceptionalIndividuals
6 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed the book and found the debrief helpful. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
@tracirex
16 сағат бұрын
aren't we all neurodiverse? the way I understand the terminology, neurodiversity is like biodiversity. the whole human race is neurodiverse. anyone who is not autistic/dyslexic etc. is neurotypical. the rest of us are neurodivergent. thanks for the book summary
@ICsucks
8 ай бұрын
It’s a great book
@ExceptionalIndividuals
8 ай бұрын
It really is :)
@vazzaroth
9 ай бұрын
Regarding DX'ing people who can't be asked (like the deceased), I recommend anyone who likes Anime to watch Psycho Pass if you have not yet. It's all about this. Well, sort of abstracted, but it's about 'diagnosing' people as 'undesirable' in society and what that would actually look like if we hand society over to people willing to do that. I personally think it's fine to say "Einstein was possibly autistic because of..." but then the way the public, the average person, handles information, it instantly becomes problematic. But, the good(?) news is... that's how ALL information works! Nothing special about this category! At the end of the day, a REAL DX is something you can ONLY do via interview, so until that's possible with dead people and not just their AI, then it will be impossible to say for sure. Again, like ALL past events. Everything is just 'best guess' if it can't be actively sampled. (See: Quantum physics!)
@ExceptionalIndividuals
9 ай бұрын
You raise a great point about the complexity of diagnosing historical figures and the nuances of handling such information. Your reference to "Psycho Pass" is an interesting way to illustrate the societal implications of categorising people. It's true, diagnosing someone like Einstein as possibly autistic can be speculative, and how the public interprets such information is always a challenge. This is indeed a common issue across various fields, where definitive conclusions are often elusive. For more on understanding and supporting neurodiversity, Exceptional Individuals hosts insightful events which might interest you. More info at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/exceptional-individuals-12111155769.
@Dayglodaydreams
10 ай бұрын
Well, being Autistic is different than being gay, isn't it?
@ExceptionalIndividuals
9 ай бұрын
Yes, being autistic and being gay are distinct aspects of identity. Autism affects how one perceives and interacts with the world, while being gay refers to sexual orientation. Both are inherent parts of an individual's identity but pertain to different experiences and challenges. It's important to acknowledge and respect these differences.
@vazzaroth
9 ай бұрын
Different but not entirely differentiated in that they are both primarily created as components of identity and levers for others to 'handle' us with in the society we currently have.
@ExceptionalIndividuals
7 ай бұрын
You make an interesting point. Both autism and sexual orientation are aspects of a person's identity, and they can influence how others perceive and interact with us in society. It's essential to promote understanding and acceptance for all aspects of diversity in our communities.
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