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Re:Ask HN: How to succeed with poor working memory as progra... by kusina on Friday August 08, 2014 @08:52AM (#8152517)
Dear HN,

Apart from the above question. I have one last question that weighs on my mind a lot all the time. I would appreciate any input from HN.

I am a male and around 28. Is it worth for people like me to get into a relationship of any kind? I know it for a fact that I will make the life of people around me very miserable. Is it morally right to pass on my genes and make the life of the next generation miserable too?

I do have some good qualities though. The only positive out of ADHD for me is the insane creativity, the ability to inspire people a lot, empathy etc.. perpetual idea generation etc.

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Re:Ask HN: How to succeed with poor working memory as progra... by EricBart on Friday August 08, 2014 @11:18AM (#8153197)
Do you really know for a fact that it will make life miserable for people around you? I think you're being a little hard on yourself!
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Re:Ask HN: How to succeed with poor working memory as progra... by dllthomas on Friday August 08, 2014 @04:43PM (#8154918)
"I know it for a fact that I will make the life of people around me very miserable."

How? Are these things you can address (either directly, or taking measures to minimize their impacts on others)?

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Re:Ask HN: How to succeed with poor working memory as progra... by webmaven on Friday August 08, 2014 @12:06PM (#8153486)
If you feel that way about your genes, adopt.
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