Just a thought of mine I had to get out... It's probably been discussed somewhat in other threads, but I'd like to gather together some thoughts on this.

Doesn't it seem that "AD/HD" is simply the direct opposite of being a human robot?

Robots are great at following commands, but in real-world applications are almost infamous for never thinking for themselves.

ADHD people are great at following their own intuition, coming up with ideas, and generally being creative, while only suffering in the area of following a strict, orderly schedule.

This would fit in nicely with...


The theoretical Bell Curve population distribution, where ADHD people are off to the right of the bell. The far left edge of the graph, where no human exists (because "we all have a little ADHD" (http://www.insidebayarea.com/searchresults/ci_2558718)), could surely only be populated with robots.
The Hunter/Farmer theory. Farming needs to be well-scheduled, regularly maintaining the crops and livestock. Hunting/gathering societies, in contrast, must be able to change plans and think dynamically in order to follow and catch prey, which might never be in the same place twice (not to mention at the same time).
The idea that we actually need ADHD people now more than ever before. Like I said, "robots"... they exist now, and are gradually taking over all the routine, proceduralistic jobs in our first-world country.
What do you think? Do you have any particular agreements/disagreements? Have your own version of the theory? Please feel free to elaborate/extrapolate on this idea and what it can mean for all of us.

First, I totally agree with everything you wrote!
I've been thinking it for years.

Second, this was extremely well thought out and written even with different font styles. Are you sure you have AD/HD? :p :rolleyes: :D

I use the term "fruit fly" a lot. :D

Trained Monkeys

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Take a look at this (http://www.reciprocality.org/Reciprocality/r0/) link. It is related to software engineering, but it is a generalized version of your theory.

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See Chapter 1
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Second, this was extremely well thought out and written even with different font styles. Are you sure you have AD/HD? :p :rolleyes: :D

I find that the grammar, punctuation, and, yes, even spelling of the posts on this forum tend to be average and often times above average. (when compared to most other forums) This may be due to obsessiveness with such factors in comparison to the neurologically typical, but at least we care.

I'm a big believer we are all put on this planet for a reason. The world needs people who can think like us. Change, new ideas, going places where nobody has gone before.

Trained Monkeys

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Take a look at this (http://www.reciprocality.org/Reciprocality/r0/) link. It is related to software engineering, but it is a generalized version of your theory.

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See Chapter 1
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Cool link, thanks.

Good analogy I've seen it in a few art works of fellow students. Have you ever seen "I Robot" It's a pretty weird movie. I think this analogy comes from applying science to the human psyche. It doesn't take into conclusion the human capacity to learn because the human mind is not a system and is always rewiring itself so to speak. But also it does not take into consideration human will power and passion. To be passionate about something to think to feel and to respond is to embrace what it means to be a real human being. As well as embracing difference. We all struggle with impulsive decisions and you'd almost have to be a robot to not be affected by all the distractions created in the world today. Television, Advertising etc, etc. I like to go out into the woods and forage, recently for morels. I usually run through the woods every morning. It's great to tap into that primative part of ourselves. Get out of the rat race at least once a day.
JAne