Wrong Planet, What would an Aspergers' planet be like?

Being on the autism spectrum is often described as a feeling of being on "The Wrong Planet" So I'm wondering what the right planet might be like...

For those that are unfamiliar:

• Social conventions aren't always obvious to the average person with Aspergers'
• Non-verbal communication is often difficult. (Making eye contact and recognizing facial expressions)
• Stimming is common.
• Sensory issues are also somewhat common. (sensitivity to lights, sounds, textures)
• There's some evidence of trouble with theory of mind
• Highly specialized areas of interest are a key feature.

In my Completely Fictitious Scenario*, people with Aspergers' are an evolutionary result of over-specialization and are so good at specializing they eventually inherit the Earth.

What would this society look like? How would things function?

*_{(I really can't stress the fictitious part enough, way too many false theories on autism go mainstream...)}

posted almost 10 years ago

apaul‭

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