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by skissane 2011 days ago
> as well as the related concept of Theory of Mind.

On the topic of theory of mind and ASD, I think this is quite an interesting read: "Empirical Failures of the Claim That Autistic People Lack a Theory of Mind" – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6959478/

"We conclude that the claim that autistic people lack a theory of mind is empirically questionable and societally harmful"

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Temple Grandin's inventions mostly revolved around applying a theory of mind to farm animals, did they not?
If only I could up vote this 100 times.