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My theory is that the field has a big population "on the spectrum", and they're just not great communicators. Maybe because the "theory of mind" deficit. They
by BurningFrog 4y ago
My theory is that the field has a big population "on the spectrum", and they're just not great communicators. Maybe because the "theory of mind" deficit.
They do have extra gifts in writing code which compensates somewhat. But it's a huge problem when half your team struggles to carry a conversation.
- jacob171714 4y agoNot exactly a theory that this field has a higher percentage of autistic people. I think the communication deficit is more of a deficit between non autistic people and autistic people.
- jrochkind1 4y agoI'm not sure there's a correlation between austistic people and (lack of) ability to write "clearly, logically, and succinctly." I think there's a variation of skill there among all people. Some autistic people are excellent technical communicators and documentation or specification/standards writers.