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[–] HorseSizedDuck 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Huh, that's interesting. Could you elaborate on what the connection is with autism? Is it the need for organization/categorization rather than "messy" reality?

I've always chalked it up to just a brain shortcut. Assuming that all people with a given trait are the same and have had the same experiences means you don't have to put so much effort into actually thinking about stuff.

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[–] crazyjuan [S] ago 

With both autism and Asperger's the individual has problems connecting with other people, but the real difference is in the approach to the problem. Autistic people tend to have little interest with social interactions, or may try to 'figure out' other people, this is what I referred to as autistic behaviour in the post description. It is pretty much as you said, it's easier to attempt to figure people out by categorization, although in reality the result isn't reflective of actual people. Whereas with Asperger's, people will try to emulate other people's behaviour in an attempt to fit in, usually with minimal success, and feel exhausted with trying to maintain a small number of friendships.

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[–] Impuredeath 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

The thing is, if you would grab a test to scale if someone had autism, pretty much everyone will score positive for something. And since social groups have become smaller and more unique. (you can be more and more yourself, since you are able to find and isolate yourself with more and more people). However previously whereas groups didn't interact much with each other, now they do. Since there are more groups, and better and wider range of communication means.

This all ends up with different standards and expectations. As well as interpretation. Since groups don't put much effort into making others understand their point, and just assume from their own perspective. You get these people that just demand others to do the same thing, since they are doing the same. So you get actions and rules etc, that are not based on any logic or reason. At least not to the people. So if one group considers themselves oppressed, they go from their own perspective not considering someone else. Nobody in their subgroup would deny it and keep reminding them they are right.

This logic can basically be applied on any weird messed up behaviour you see around nowadays. Like the stuff with rape culture, feminism, political correctness, religion, etc.

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[–] sparkybear 1 point 4 points (+5|-1) ago 

No. Categorizing thing is a part of how we know how to react to them. It's how we associate good and bad. Just saying that you like some things and don't like other things means you've put them in different boxes. Unless everyone in the world has autism, no.

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[–] TheRedditExodus 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

According to the autistic spectrum everyone has traits.

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[–] vicarious 1 point 7 points (+8|-1) ago 

I agree with you, and I would say it has something to do with the modern ways of communicating in our speed-addicted society. We exchange very small bits of information at high speed, and we have very short attention spans to process this information. As a result, our opinions are synthesized and simplified, thus the high use of generalizations, labels, lack of nuance, etc.

I would also say that it has to do with average intelligence. One who doesn't understand the idea of complexity and subjectivity will tend to see the world only in absolutes and polarized views. The media of course is guilty of pushing such a narrative style because it is the perfect way to manipulate public opinion, and let's not forget the advertisers. Short, emotionally charged buzzwords and phrases is what we are used to nowadays, it's a pity.

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[–] Lilija 0 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago 

Interesting approach.

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[–] Gerplunckamo 3 points 10 points (+13|-3) ago 

I have Asperger's

I am so sorry. You poor, poor man. How long do you have?

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[–] crazyjuan [S] 0 points 17 points (+17|-0) ago 

Doctor's say I only have about 60 years left. Feel sorry for me please.

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[–] Gerplunckamo 3 points 5 points (+8|-3) ago 

60 years. Wow. Thats hardly any time at all, friend. You have my condolences.

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[–] Pawn 1 point 18 points (+19|-1) ago 

Sound logic to me. For some people it's easier to look at the world as little boxes with less detail. In reality the world is spherical with tons of little details.