@jordgubben@mastodon.gamedev.place
2026-01-24 19:33 UTC
@KatyElphinstone@mas.to ...
One of the other (somewhat credible) explanation to the idea that 'aspies' have no emotions is that it's actually the other way around. The minds of those called "high functioning autistic" more often than not possess quite high levels of emotionally sensitivity. This sensitivity makes life hard, and a common coping mechanism for this is to encapsulate; to go numb. This numbness is not completely different from that of trauma victims; it could even be the same thing.
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@jordgubben@mastodon.gamedev.place 2026-01-24 19:37
@KatyElphinstone@mas.to ... I suspect the "lack of imagination" could have a similar origin. Having a vivid imagination, and lots of what the 'normies' call "unconventional thinking", can lead you into quite bothersome situations. Lacking the support needed from surrounding adults (e.g. own or other parents, daycare, school) it's likely to end up in some pretty bad situations. Because of this, the child will quickly learn to keep their thought to themselves, or possibly even to suppress them.