• Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de
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    1 year ago

    this makes having autism/adhd/etc in the modern day even more miserable, knowing that for most of humanity’s existence there were a bunch of tasks i would specifically excel at.

    but nope, now we must all be wage slaves and if we can’t do something that generates profit for rich people we have to fight for welfare to be able to buy food with.

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      I would think the hyperfixations high-functioning people on the spectrum often have would be of great benefit in a society where you do what you’re best able to do.

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        hell we’re still a great benefit, it’s just that we’re not given the help we need to find the right occupation and then when we can’t find it on our own we’re looked down upon as societal leeches.

        This is why UBI should be a no-brainer, it would enable so many people to do good work that they’re currently unable to because society actively hinders them.

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      If you want consolation, you would more than likely be left to die. Children were extremely disposable up until the last few thousand years. Often subjects of cannibalism.

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        there’s clear evidence that hunter-gatherers would straight up carry people who were unable to walk, but pop off with your doomer fantasies

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        I see no reason why high-functioning neurodivergent children would be left to die. A lot of ND people aren’t even clearly ND until they’re older. They’re just ‘different.’

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      You can still go and live that life. Even at the difficulty of your choice! It’s just that you prefer to be a “wage slave” instead.

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        That life requires a community working together, they can but they need to join a community like that. We’re social creatures we need each other.

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          Even so there was lots of disease and injury. The structure of society was probably better, but that doesn’t mean it’s good on the whole.

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          Find like minded people, go away from civilization. That’s basically it! If you want that, you will find a way.

          Most people still live in a state close to that. And unlike us, who can freely choose how much civilization we want, they cannot.

          Most people also prefer to have civilization, with some hygiene, security and comfort. But if you really want a simple life, it’s basically free.

          I really think it’s worthwhile pursuing if it’s a dream of yours. You either manage to live a happier life, or learn to appreciate what you have.

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            and where do i find like-minded people? you make this seem incredibly trivial but in fact that one step is basically impossible.

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              Yes it is. Search the internet, ask people, go to suitable places. Or lower your expectations. These things only seem appealing until you confront them with reality.