Autistic Culture | Where Autism Meets Identity! Industrial Light & Magic is Autistic
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Nov 15, 2022 
Renowned filmmaker George Lucas discusses the ideal Autistic workspace exemplified by Industrial Light & Magic. The company valued skills over formal credentials, allowing employees to indulge in their special interests. Autistic individuals benefit from flexible schedules and environments that tap into their hyperfocus states. Autistic culture prioritizes making cool things and viewing money as a tool, not for status. The podcast explores challenges faced in traditional workplaces and the importance of recognizing strengths and accommodating Autistic culture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Autistic Workplace Challenges and Valuing Strengths
02:04 • 21min
Autistic Challenges in Professions
23:07 • 10min
Managing Energy Levels and the Need for External Support
32:59 • 2min
Exploring the Experiences of Phil Tippett and Jean Bolt
35:25 • 10min
ILM's Transition, CGI Invention, and Perspectives on Money and Time
45:52 • 4min
The Value of Time and Meaningful Work in the Workplace
49:36 • 10min