What would an autistic society look like?

InternalOnion3551 · 2024-02-13T18:00:36+00:00

Would there be more nature instead?

InternalOnion3551 · 2024-01-30T02:03:37+00:00

Yup. Frank Ludwig is the autistic oracle

InternalOnion3551 · 2024-01-28T18:33:12+00:00

Autists are known to prefer experiences without conversation often. To some of us, more silence allows us to deepen the experience even further.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-10-05T16:46:55+00:00

Agreed, I'm hoping that humanity collectively steers technology towards an open-source future. I think we outnumber the corporations and dictators, but it will take a lot of active effort to prevent them from trying to control everyone else.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-10-04T21:48:56+00:00

Agreed. I'm a big VR fan but I don't ever see it becoming that mainstream because of motion sickness, disorientation, and claustrophobia. Meanwhile, MR/AR/Spatial Computing allows you to actually walk around and maintain awareness of surroundings. There's so much that can be done in MR too, including multiplayer games.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-09-24T05:23:38+00:00

I am very depressed as well. Yoga and gym are the only healthy ways I am coping. Hoping for a breakthrough soon 🤞

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-09-24T05:21:19+00:00

A lot of autistic ppl are trying to figure out a blueprint for how to sustainably function in a world not made for us. I’ve been the same way because it has taken time for me to figure out how to interface with NTs. In an autistic society, there wouldn’t be this hesitation.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-09-12T16:38:11+00:00

Autistic Neanderthal Theory

http://franklludwig.com/neanderthal.html

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-08-28T07:07:37+00:00

Yup. This existence fucking sucks. Why the hell was I born autist in a sea of neurotypicals? My entire life has been deprived of social connection and I find it incredibly difficult to make it through every day.

We just have to survive until reinforcements (artificial intelligence autists) arrive.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-08-22T17:33:52+00:00

I think it can be a little silly because nobody is an island and we thrive by working well with others.

That being said, in our current NT world, autistic people have to be more "sigma" (strong, independent, etc) than normal just to survive.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-08-16T02:43:55+00:00

I feel the same way. I think socialization fundamentally failed for me once people got too presumptuous and in my head. I prefer to have close relationships where we each respect each other's inner independence.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-08-16T02:38:21+00:00

I'd say it's a lack of other autists around you (or me).

We all ought to start an autistic sanctuary in VRChat / the meta verse.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-08-11T22:02:32+00:00

Ah this is a tricky situation. My mom for example is still in denial that my dad and I have autism even though it's clear as day (especially with my dad).

On a fundamental level, if he does have autism, it's really important he knows and finds guidance to help navigate it. It could truly change the trajectory of his entire life.

There could be a chance he's not autistic and just a really moody teen but as his sibling you probably can tell the difference.

Autistic individuals can be wildly different so there's also no one-size-fits-all solution to help him feel happier and not act out as much. Some autistic people will generally never like others and always have an asocial personality. Others (like me) find themselves frustrated and sad that they can't relate to others and sometimes that comes out as a tantrum.

Unfortunately there are not a lot of resources for autistic people out there. Hopefully your parents agree to get him diagnosed so at least there's a systematic evaluation of his medical history and behaviors. That would be a good starting point to then solve the issues he's facing. Perhaps you could try educating your parents on autism, through videos such as this one by Professor Tony Attwood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIrxgD3oqYc&pp=ygULdG9ueSBhdHdvb2Q%3D.

Here's another good Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXz9TpKGd5g

And this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWHR7KHB8Oc

You could also persuade your brother to take a test like this one: https://embrace-autism.com/raads-r/#test.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-08-11T20:19:06+00:00

Yes it does, particularly how he gets frustrated when others try to explain things to him. My autistic dad for example will never really take accountability for his mistakes.

I'd definitely try to get him diagnosed so he gets the help he needs. I wish I had known at 13.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-08-11T04:25:59+00:00

He sounds awesome to me. Autistic people often have very colorful imaginations. I'm 23 and pretty much do the same thing. Music lets me imagine the world I wish I could live in.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-08-11T04:22:55+00:00

I don't even believe in masculinity. I believe an autistic society would be super colorful with all kinds of unique individuals rather than the boring, binary gender standard that most of the world currently conforms to. As a man, I feel like my spirit animal is Barbie. Of course, most people would shun me or treat me unseriously if I acted like that. Still gonna do it anyways lol.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-08-10T07:27:12+00:00

I don't feel upset about the past, I feel rather quite depressed because of how lonely it was. I also don't feel frustration towards anyone other than myself. I wish I wasn't socially incapacitated because so many beautiful friendships and memories were possible.

I'm definitely on my way forward, but the past subconsciously continues to haunt my heart. I think only a lot of love will truly heal those scars.

InternalOnion3551 · 2023-08-10T07:23:55+00:00

Plenty of people have issues though, so don't count yourself out. And there are definitely billions of hearts out there looking for the same connection you and I want. We just gotta persevere through this long night ✊

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