Intentionally Blank Neurodivergence and New Coke - Intentionally Blank EP. 215
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Jul 19, 2025 A deep dive into neurodiversity reveals how personal experiences shape connections and challenge traditional diagnoses. Tales of mental health intertwine with pop culture, as the failure of New Coke is humorously compared to gaming's Civilizations. The conversation unpacks the dynamics of brand loyalty versus product quality, exploring how nostalgia influences perceptions. Insights on successful literary works highlight the importance of understanding audience expectations while navigating the complexities of brand identity in marketing.
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Neurodivergence Visibility Increase
- Modern society allows neurodivergent people to find each other and form communities easily.
- This leads to more visible neurodivergence due to social acceptance and intermarriage among neurodivergent people.
Diagnostic Challenges in Autism
- Dan Wells' son was thought to be autistic but passed tests by faking answers.
- This shows diagnostic ambiguity and the complexity of neurodivergence understanding.
Broad Autism Spectrum View
- The autism spectrum is broad, encompassing many brain archetypes and traits.
- Neurodivergence should be understood as a variety of ways of interacting with the world, not narrowly defined.
