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Autism Linked With DNA Our Ancestors Inherited From Neanderthals : ScienceAlert (www.sciencealert.com)
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While this is just a theory for the most part it is kind of interesting to think about. What if the double empathy problem is really just people who socialize like Neanderthals

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[โ€“] kat@orbi.camp 9 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

Am I the only one seeing this reply as dismissive? What's up with this "is ur problem if you see it like that" boomer mentality. Empathy goes a long way. Especially when the other poster was so eloquent with their reply.

[โ€“] SgtAStrawberry@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I think it is the evolution of the " it's just a joke bro" mentality.