Psychology

Disclaimer What I’m about to bring up is not a unique observation, but it does represent something that I deeply resonate with. The idea I’m about to talk about is the subject of countless essays and is even on the wikipedia entry of the topic. Still, I don’t think it’s common knowledge so if there is any chance that I can spread it, I’d like to do that. A God’s Eye View In Lord Of The Rings, there is a mystical artifact called a Palantir. These devices are magical glassy objects that allow users to view events that are far away from themselves. According to wikipedia, these are its’ properties: ...

At 11 years old, I was diagnosed as having Asperger’s syndrome, now called Autistic spectrum disorder. I know what you’re thinking: “Wow, the guy who wrote a program to find friends is Autistic? Shocker”. Lol, yeah… I’ve spent years honing and crafting my social skills to a level where people have no clue that I’m on the spectrum. All of these skills are relatively easy to learn, and it surprises me how few people know some of the more rudimentary tricks, even among sales, managers, and others who put serious stake in communication. So as a public service to my awkward friends and colleagues, I want to share a few tricks that can help you get out of your head and start communicating with others in an effective and reasonable way. ...