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> I'm about 98% certain this is simply a ploy to put autistic people on a list for future abuses. Yes I think so. And I think they'll want to target people wi

> I'm about 98% certain this is simply a ploy to put autistic people on a list for future abuses. Yes I think so. And I think they'll want to target people with autism particularly because people with autism are less likely to go with the flow, they question social customs and traditions that other people take for granted. Why do I have to wear a tie, what practical purpose does it serve? Why do I have to put forks on one side of the plate and knives on the other? Etc. Lower conformity to social norms, and a preference for precise and literal information. This tendency makes people with autism somewhat resistant (but not immune) to most normal forms of propaganda. This scares power hungry politicians.

BrandoElFollito 1y ago
> Lower conformity to social norms There is a blurry line that delimitates there "intolerent stiff society" from "chaos". Social norms are also there to keep some coherence in the society. Some should (not can, should) be challenged but how and which is not ready to define. Ties? Sure. What you wear? Sure. Whether you wear anything? Suu..euuh..re? Whether you wash yourself? We can challenge a bit yeah, but not too much, etc. I like eccentric people (being a bit one myself) but I also acknowledge that some irrational social norms are needed for cohesion. I cannot quantitively say which ones, though.