The Geek Syndrome.....Scary stuff.
Friday, February 7, 2003 by UBoB | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Maybe you've already read this, maybe you haven't. Anyway, here's a link. It makes interesting (and a little terrifying) reading. 
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/aspergers_pr.html
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/9.12/aspergers_pr.html
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White_Moth
Reply #2 Friday, February 7, 2003 3:18 PM
Reply #2 Friday, February 7, 2003 3:18 PM
Not to terrify anybody but comment the only way I know how, allow me to quote a Scripture passage from the Holy Bible only as an itellectual excercise:
"But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. Daniel 12:4
I believe we are witnessing these things now, but that is just my personal observation.
"But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. Daniel 12:4
I believe we are witnessing these things now, but that is just my personal observation.
UBoB
Reply #3 Friday, February 7, 2003 3:45 PM
Reply #3 Friday, February 7, 2003 3:45 PM
I understand what you are saying jake11, but we must always be cautious about jumping to such conclusions. Sometimes bad things, or bad news, or bad scientific findings just happen. Every time they do, does not mean the end of the world is just around the corner. If I slip on the ice outside my house and break my leg, does that mean the Apocalypse is imminent?
My point is that all new findings, all new knowledge, whether good or bad, needs to be tempered with reason. If not, then the "end times" may be brought about, not so much by the things happening, but instead by our reaction to them. The prophecies might end up being self-fullfilling.
My point is that all new findings, all new knowledge, whether good or bad, needs to be tempered with reason. If not, then the "end times" may be brought about, not so much by the things happening, but instead by our reaction to them. The prophecies might end up being self-fullfilling.
White_Moth
Reply #4 Friday, February 7, 2003 3:53 PM
Reply #4 Friday, February 7, 2003 3:53 PM
I understand, and stand corrected.
It is just that I have been dealing with something that I am unable to escape, and so find reason filtered through the only truth I have found that means.
I just had to see where things stand here, now I know, and there will be no more comments like that.
Still friends
It is just that I have been dealing with something that I am unable to escape, and so find reason filtered through the only truth I have found that means.
I just had to see where things stand here, now I know, and there will be no more comments like that.
Still friends
UBoB
Reply #6 Friday, February 7, 2003 4:03 PM
Reply #6 Friday, February 7, 2003 4:03 PM
I was never upset about what you said jake11. All I wanted to do was to present an alternate view. Please do not feel that you can not present your own view. It is as valid as anyone elses. You can always say whatever you feel on this site and specifically in these threads. That is what makes it interesting. 
Still friends for sure.
Still friends for sure.
White_Moth
Reply #7 Friday, February 7, 2003 4:14 PM
Reply #7 Friday, February 7, 2003 4:14 PM
Something has changed here on the board though.
When I first came on, I found a expressive freedom being displayed that was genuine, but now all of a sudden, it is different.
Maybe it is just me: but thanks, this is the one place I know I can express without being ridiculed.
When I first came on, I found a expressive freedom being displayed that was genuine, but now all of a sudden, it is different.
Maybe it is just me: but thanks, this is the one place I know I can express without being ridiculed.
snarph
Reply #8 Friday, February 7, 2003 7:36 PM
Reply #8 Friday, February 7, 2003 7:36 PM
its cool just remember that same book that you got that scripture says that no one knows thee appointed time of the coming just tell tale signs of things to come . so be of good jeer
Jafo
Reply #10 Sunday, February 9, 2003 6:02 AM
Reply #10 Sunday, February 9, 2003 6:02 AM
In the beginning was the word.
And the word was 'Aardvark'...
And the word was 'Aardvark'...
Weaksid
Reply #11 Sunday, February 9, 2003 9:14 AM
Reply #11 Sunday, February 9, 2003 9:14 AM
And Aardvark was the King
The King of the all words
The King of the all words
mario4tune
Reply #14 Sunday, February 9, 2003 9:29 AM
Reply #14 Sunday, February 9, 2003 9:29 AM
children who lack basic social and motor skills, seem unable to decode body language and sense the feelings of others, avoid eye contact, and frequently launch into monologues about narrowly defined - and often highly technical - interests
mario4tune
Reply #15 Sunday, February 9, 2003 9:30 AM
Reply #15 Sunday, February 9, 2003 9:30 AM
Even when very young, these children become obsessed with order, arranging their toys in a regimented fashion on the floor and flying into tantrums when their routines are disturbed. As teenagers, they're prone to getting into trouble with teachers and other figures of authority, partly because the subtle cues that define societal hierarchies are invisible to them.
interesting article
interesting article
UBoB
Reply #17 Sunday, February 9, 2003 9:37 AM
No problem. So long as it's only a one way conversation.
Reply #17 Sunday, February 9, 2003 9:37 AM
No problem. So long as it's only a one way conversation.
Weaksid
Reply #18 Sunday, February 9, 2003 9:43 AM
Reply #18 Sunday, February 9, 2003 9:43 AM
Almost sounds like Feud's 5stages of Psyco Sexuality
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Reply #1 Friday, February 7, 2003 3:09 PM