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Feb 21, 2025
Explore the complexities of ADHD and its surprising role in enhancing creativity among innovative thinkers. Discover how passionate focus can lead to unique creative processes, challenging the stereotype of ADHD as merely a deficit. Learn about user-friendly design with Wix Studio that fosters collaboration, and appreciate stylish, easy-to-assemble modern furniture from Thuma. This engaging discussion weaves together insights from personal anecdotes and broader creative trends.
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ADHD: Feature, Not Bug?
- ADHD, often viewed as a disorder, affects a significant portion of the population (nearly 7%).
- This prevalence suggests it might be a feature, not a bug, especially given its link to creativity.
Selective Attention
- People with ADHD don't have limited attention; their attention is highly selective.
- They hyperfocus on interesting tasks, examining every detail relentlessly.
Ferrari Engine, Bicycle Brakes
- Dr. Edward Hallowell describes the ADHD mind as a "Ferrari engine with bicycle brakes."
- Sky Watterson adds that ADHD individuals often feel driven by a motor, frequently switching directions.