The Rosie Result (Don Tillman, #3)

by Graeme Simsion

“Bible seems an inappropriate term for a document that should be evidence-based and regularly revised.”

“Neither. I consider tribalism one of the worst aspects of human behavior. A major contributor to

had learned, reluctantly and over many years, that rational argument seldom overcame irrational resistance.

The process for problem-solving is first to explain and explore the situation and objectives. We can ask questions and share information, but we can’t propose solutions. Then we require an incubation period for subconscious problem-solving, during which we undertake some mundane activity. As we have only one day total, I recommend we allow three to four hours. Then we co-operate on finding solutions.”

I had observed that neurotypicals criticized autistic people for lacking empathy—towards them—but seldom made any effort to improve their own empathy towards autistic people.