Am I German or Autistic?
The article explores the intersection between the systematic thinking style often associated with German culture and the traits of autism, questioning the nature of precision and social interaction.
Both involve systematic thinking, a preference for precision, and difficulty pretending small talk is acceptable.
The question is which one explains it.
15 questions · 2 minutes · One uncomfortable truth
Some of the most serious thinkers in the tradition — Kant, Wittgenstein, Schopenhauer — were probably both. What they had in common was a refusal to stop at the surface of things. If that sounds familiar, there may be a more interesting conversation available.
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