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1. treebeard901 · 1789623643 · focus · HN ↗

   It's an evolutionary trait that is in response to increasing use of electronics and computers. As being good with technology is a larger part of survival of the fittest, the autism traits will only increase along with it.

   1. flippingheck · 1789629107 · focus · HN ↗

      It's advantageous in rules-based systems, but many aspects of life, particularly interpersonal, are not rules-based.

      Systems thinking pays well, which is advantageous, but this might be short lived, now that LLMs can mediate interfacing with rules-based systems.

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