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The Autism Horseshoe

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 4242 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Self-Improvement Social Skills Emotional Intelligence Personal Growth
  1. Asperger's symptoms can manifest in various ways, impacting social interactions, communication, and behavior.
  2. Those with Aspie traits may have a passion for specific topics in life and exhibit emotional distance from others.
  3. Individuals on the autism spectrum can leverage their unique perspectives and interests to turn weaknesses into strengths, leading to success in different areas.

#135: Anti Anti Social Social Club

Maybe Baby • 1734 implied HN points • 12 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Society Community Social Skills Human Interaction Behavior
  1. Making socializing cool again has many benefits for individuals and communities.
  2. Antisocial tendencies are often culturally enabled rather than intrinsic, and resisting the pull of social avoidance can lead to personal growth.
  3. Engaging in genuine conversations, practicing prosocial behavior, and challenging antisocial norms can have a positive impact on society.
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The Self-Reliance Disorder

72 Degrees North • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-Reliance Mental health Social Skills Employment
  1. Autism is a complex condition with variations and benefits, not defined by a single cause or symptom.
  2. Neurodivergent individuals exist in a diverse space outside the neurotypical 'center', with both groups contributing value to society.
  3. Self-reliance is a common trait among the neurodivergent population, stemming from a history of exclusion and valuable insights that can benefit society.

BREAKING NEWS (that isn’t depressing or scary): My new book, Think Again

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 07 Oct 20
🚌 Education Psychology Self-Improvement Social Skills Gender Dynamics
  1. 2020 has forced us to reconsider our beliefs and be open to challenging our thoughts.
  2. Thinking like scientists seeking truth can help us cultivate the humility to accept we don't know everything and adapt to changes.
  3. Learning to sit with cognitive dissonance can be crucial for personal growth and evolution.

The Intentionality of Improving Social Skills

Jay's Data Stream • 0 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Social Skills Personal Development Self-Improvement Communication Skills
  1. Improving social skills is important in various aspects of life, including professional settings like sales or interviews.
  2. Key aspects of improving social skills include genuine interest in others, strong body language and confidence, sharing values, and having fun.
  3. Developing social skills is a process that requires intentional effort and practice, treating charisma as a learned skill that can be honed over time.