Evolution?

[unixronin]

Aspergia, a site about Asperger's syndrome, raises an interesting question:  What if Asperger's syndrome is an adaptive mutation?

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[metahacker.livejournal.com]

What if it is? I'm sorry. This wasn't earthshaking for me. Maybe you can explain your thoughts/feelings on it, and I can see more of what it is triggering in you.

I guess it would let Aspergers folks feel a little bit better, thinking there was some societal utility to their condition -- but I think anyone who pays attention will draw that conclusion. There is a reason successful organizations include a variety of aptitudes, including those associated with Aspergers...

But the other thing is, it may contribute a benefit societally without contributing one personally. Altruism is a great example of a trait that is only useful in communities and tends to be a drag on its exemplars...could it be like that? Who knows.

[unixronin.livejournal.com]

I didn't say it was earthshaking either. It's just an interesting thought. :)