Science and faux-science

ZenGum · 02-10-2012, 07:12 PM

A LOT of things that are dismissed as a "dis"order are only negative in the context of the demands of our present society.

Attention deficit Hyperactivity disorder is loaded with judgement. Why not "shorter attention span, higher activity" (SASHA)? Must we drug them into conformity?

It makes sense for a species and especially for a society to have diversity. That enables specialisation, and that is the foundation of the success of our species.

Mind you, some varieties, such as sociopaths and psychopaths, are a problem for the rest of us. Mere difference alone is not a problem, but some kinds of difference are.

02-10-2012, 07:12 PM	#17
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	A LOT of things that are dismissed as a "dis"order are only negative in the context of the demands of our present society. Attention deficit Hyperactivity disorder is loaded with judgement. Why not "shorter attention span, higher activity" (SASHA)? Must we drug them into conformity? It makes sense for a species and especially for a society to have diversity. That enables specialisation, and that is the foundation of the success of our species. Mind you, some varieties, such as sociopaths and psychopaths, are a problem for the rest of us. Mere difference alone is not a problem, but some kinds of difference are. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

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