• Replies 13 replies
  • Subscribers 82 subscribers
  • Views 471 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

It may be visible in your writing style.

Stuart333

I've been looking into my written communication as I wondered if there was anything unusual. I took 3 longish posts from another forum, plus a  letter I wrote, as examples.

I asked a couple of AI on my phone, Copilot and Gemini, if they had any comments related to tone, style, phrasing etc. You need to say this else it will just summarise the content. I did it in new sessions with memory off, so they don't have any stored data.

For all of them, they identified they highly likely came from the same person, so I have a consistent style.

They also pointed out characteristics that were indicative of people with ASD. I did not prompt them to say this. The way you think affects the way you write and it can be seen. If you can speak well, which is harder as you can't edit and structure your sentences so easily, it may also be visible. I have not tried that yet.

I also asked if they were susceptible to being misunderstood. Unfortunately, the answer was yes.

This may help to explain how the psychologists suspected before doing any tests. For some, it is embedded in the communication. Obviously the psychologists look at much more than that, such as what you are actually saying, or not saying, etc.

I just thought it was interesting and was surprised it was so obvious. I'll put some more info below (to keep this shortish).

A few caveats: it is not diagnostic, it may infer something from the question and then confirm differences, it's an AI.

They are good at pattern matching but I think there is a lack of quality ND training data. So take it with a pinch of salt.

Parents

  • Yes, the pieces are susceptible to being misunderstood. This susceptibility comes from several key features of the writing:

    Unusual Tone and Blend of Styles: The author's writing is a unique blend of formal, analytical language and informal, personal commentary. This can be jarring for a reader who expects a more consistent tone.

    High Level of Inference Required: The writing often requires the reader to make connections between seemingly disparate ideas.

    Lack of Socially Standard Framing: The pieces do not use typical social framing or emotional signposting. The author doesn't explicitly state their feelings in a conventional way.

    Concise and Aphoristic Phrasing: While effective for the author's purpose, the short, punchy sentences can be interpreted as overly aggressive, definitive, or lacking in nuance.

    The writing consistently demonstrates several characteristics that are often noted in discussions of neurodivergent communication styles:

    • ​Highly Analytical and Systematic: The author approaches personal experiences with a detached, methodical, and almost scientific mindset.
    • ​Precise and Literal Phrasing: The language is often very specific and formal... This can be a form of communication that prioritizes accuracy over social convention or nuance.
    • ​Explicit Connections: The author explicitly draws a connection between a technical issue (AI behavior) and a personal one (human communication). This is a form of thinking that connects disparate domains by finding a common underlying principle or pattern.
    • ​Formal and Informal Blend: This can sometimes reflect a communication style where learned, formal language is used alongside personal, less structured phrasing, as if from different communication registers.

    ​A significant feature is the dramatic and rapid shift in tone, particularly in the third piece. This might reflect a tendency to compartmentalize information.

    ​In summary, the writing exhibits a consistent pattern of analytical, systematic, and direct communication. These characteristics ... are often discussed in the context of neurodivergence, especially in the context of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder

Reply

  • Yes, the pieces are susceptible to being misunderstood. This susceptibility comes from several key features of the writing:

    Unusual Tone and Blend of Styles: The author's writing is a unique blend of formal, analytical language and informal, personal commentary. This can be jarring for a reader who expects a more consistent tone.

    High Level of Inference Required: The writing often requires the reader to make connections between seemingly disparate ideas.

    Lack of Socially Standard Framing: The pieces do not use typical social framing or emotional signposting. The author doesn't explicitly state their feelings in a conventional way.

    Concise and Aphoristic Phrasing: While effective for the author's purpose, the short, punchy sentences can be interpreted as overly aggressive, definitive, or lacking in nuance.

    The writing consistently demonstrates several characteristics that are often noted in discussions of neurodivergent communication styles:

    • ​Highly Analytical and Systematic: The author approaches personal experiences with a detached, methodical, and almost scientific mindset.
    • ​Precise and Literal Phrasing: The language is often very specific and formal... This can be a form of communication that prioritizes accuracy over social convention or nuance.
    • ​Explicit Connections: The author explicitly draws a connection between a technical issue (AI behavior) and a personal one (human communication). This is a form of thinking that connects disparate domains by finding a common underlying principle or pattern.
    • ​Formal and Informal Blend: This can sometimes reflect a communication style where learned, formal language is used alongside personal, less structured phrasing, as if from different communication registers.

    ​A significant feature is the dramatic and rapid shift in tone, particularly in the third piece. This might reflect a tendency to compartmentalize information.

    ​In summary, the writing exhibits a consistent pattern of analytical, systematic, and direct communication. These characteristics ... are often discussed in the context of neurodivergence, especially in the context of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder

Children