Published on 12, July, 2020
Imagine a hypothetical world, where everyone had Aspergers....
I wonder how that world will be like. There won't be a diagnosis, since everyone has it, it's normal.
But what I wonder most is whether it would be an easier or more difficult world to live in?
- Reasons why it may be easier -
- Reasons why it may be harder -
What do you think?
What a fascinating thought experiment!
Firstly, if my suspicions are correct, it would be like my home life (wife and I are both seeking diagnosis!). No pointless traditions, honest answers to "does my bum look big in this", and everyone responsible for their own feelings (once they find out what they are, that is!).
But for the whole world, yes many things would run like clockwork and there would probably be less stress generally (?) but I suspect that not having NT people around would actually cause some difficulty, though I'm struggling to think of what they would be now that I've suggested it!
If you respond to the bum size question then whatever you say will be wrong. just don't go there
Glad you like the thought experiment!I like the example you gave about your home life. It does make a lot of sense, and I think I would like to be in social relationships where people can be honest.Yeah, it's a good question. I wonder what kinds of difficulties there will be without NT people? I suppose certain things that require complex teamwork, like city planning, might be very difficult without them?