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Simon Baron-Cohen, "The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention" (Allen Lane, 2020)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Autism, Invention, and Neurodiversity

This chapter explores the role of autistic people in driving human innovation throughout history and discusses the connection between autism and aptitude in STEM fields. It also touches on the role of language in invention and promotes the importance of neurodiversity and inclusion in society.

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