Wow interesting. Studies like these are important because all sides have people that minimize the science in favor of being inclusionary/exclusionary (eg. “There have always been this many undiagnosed autism cases” vs “Kids need discipline and not a diagnosis”).
I think we underestimate the extent to which modern humans have radically changed our environment. I would frankly be shocked if there wasn’t at least some minor environmental factor in everything labeled as uniquely modern atypical behavior* (extreme aggression/depression, mood disorders, gender dysphoria, non-traditional sexuality, etc…).
Unfortunately it’s often taboo to talk about our identities and personalities as being anything other than totally predetermined and core to our existence. And when it is done it’s often in an extremely dehumanizing or inconsiderate way (eg. “pray away the gay”).
*Can’t overstate that none of these attributes should be taken as inherently derogatory or negative
Wow interesting. Studies like these are important because all sides have people that minimize the science in favor of being inclusionary/exclusionary (eg. “There have always been this many undiagnosed autism cases” vs “Kids need discipline and not a diagnosis”).
I think we underestimate the extent to which modern humans have radically changed our environment. I would frankly be shocked if there wasn’t at least some minor environmental factor in everything labeled as uniquely modern atypical behavior* (extreme aggression/depression, mood disorders, gender dysphoria, non-traditional sexuality, etc…).
Unfortunately it’s often taboo to talk about our identities and personalities as being anything other than totally predetermined and core to our existence. And when it is done it’s often in an extremely dehumanizing or inconsiderate way (eg. “pray away the gay”).
*Can’t overstate that none of these attributes should be taken as inherently derogatory or negative