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If I had not been a scientist, conscious of the human propensity to see patterns where they do not exist, I might have concluded that I was being punished by some deity for the sin of pride.
explained the idea of social disability with a brilliant example. Imagine everyone used wheelchairs except you and society was designed to accommodate them. You’d knock your head on door frames and have to ask for a chair at restaurants.
I don’t care if you’ve got the same diagnosis—you’ve never been the same as she was and you can’t empathize. So, say whatever you like for yourself, but don’t stand up here, full of confidence with your smart words that my daughter would never have had in your perfect world, and say you speak for her.”
who does speak for her?
I consider tribalism one of the worst aspects of human behavior. A major contributor to confirmation bias, lack of innovation in public policy, war …”
“People don’t always mention their motivations. They don’t always know them. That’s why I have a job.”
maven.
my father had given high priority to teaching me the skills I needed for school and adult life. And I hadn’t liked him for it.
I had learned, reluctantly and over many years, that rational argument seldom overcame irrational resistance.
It’s better to learn from people who have had to work hard to achieve their skills, rather than the naturally talented.”
stimming
None of us is expert in all situations. It is a sign of intelligence to recognize our limitations and of maturity to seek help when required.
“Approaching systemic problems via individual cases is inefficient and involves people—hence uncontrollable effects at the level of intervention.
