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Re:Dispelling myths about the autistic programmer by Tobold on Sunday July 10, 2016 @05:19AM (#12065055)
The funny thing is, all of my friends with autism are fiercely political. If you asked me, I'd probably say people with autism were MORE political than those without. Of course, none of my friends with autism work in software.
Re:Dispelling myths about the autistic programmer by kosma on Sunday July 10, 2016 @06:02AM (#12065116)
Are we talking about the same kind of politics? Because, from my experience, autistics are more likely to hold strong views and discuss the "big" politics (as in, people ruling the country) while allistics are more into the practical "small" politics (like, say, typical office drama).
Re:Dispelling myths about the autistic programmer by Tobold on Friday July 15, 2016 @10:31AM (#12101193)
Uh... that kind of "politics". I can't speak to that, I stay out of office drama, so I don't know who's instigating xD
Re:Dispelling myths about the autistic programmer by teddyc on Monday July 11, 2016 @11:55AM (#12071910)
The concept of "fairness" is a big deal to people on the spectrum. I could see that leading to strongly held political ideologies.