• ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world
    3·
    7 months ago

    No but all the studies I’ve read about it say that autistic people aren’t as affected by it.

    At least main stream propaganda.

    • Acters@lemmy.world
      3·
      7 months ago

      Hey, I’m autistic! I notice that if I don’t follow the group’s current propaganda fueled nonsense, I am seen as an outsider and hated for asking those hard-hitting questions. Eventually, they think I’m “inflexible” or “will not change my mind” and then say i am “supporting the other guy” or whatever. Like what is wrong with playing with a little of devils advocate to get the full picture. Sheesh

      • milicent_bystandr@lemm.ee
        1·
        7 months ago

        When I’m arguing with others, what I really want - at least I like to think I really want - is for us all round to have the best chance at knowing the truth.

        One of the best things I’ve learnt is to understand why a person holds their argument, both emotionally and logically/literally. If I understand, then I can affirm the parts we do agree on, the common foundations that help them see I’m not against them, and that give my perception of the truth/answer a chance of having meaning to them too.

        It’s uphill work, and often clouded by the fact that deep down I don’t want to be wrong and that makes me ‘fight’ for myself without realising it myself. It also means sometimes I have to swallow my pride about something that’s “obviously right” and “all sensible people know,” and accept I don’t actually have the evidence to show fairly to the other person.

        But I find it’s worth it.