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> And I wonder if the level of dedication he has demonstrated requires Asperger's. People always jump to Asperger's the moment they hear this was all put toget
by keenerd 15y ago
> And I wonder if the level of dedication he has demonstrated requires Asperger's.
People always jump to Asperger's the moment they hear this was all put together by one guy. It is as if they refuse to believe a normal person can have willpower enough to accomplish so much. It is simple: take a single step every day towards a single goal for several years.
Listen to his podcasts[1]. He is about as chill/normal/well-adjusted as people come.
[1] http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/df_talk.html http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/df_talk.html
- scott_s 15y agoIt's entirely possible, but the big three cues to me where his extreme social awkwardness, the rocking, and finally, his dedication to technical interests. The final one alone wouldn't make me think Asperger's. Even the first and the third wouldn't make me confident, but unconscious rocking is a symptom of autism in general. I'm a big proponent of the idea that genius is more about raw effort over extended periods of time rather than innate intelligence. But perhaps some people are wired for that kind of dedication moreso than others.