Science needs neurodiversity

All brains work differently. Individuals process information and engage with the world in ways that are influenced by a multitude of biological, cultural, and social factors. In the world of science, these differences are what spark innovation. This is why the scientific community needs to better re...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2024-04, Vol.384 (6694), p.365-365
Main Author: Thorp, H Holden
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive ability
Information processing
Neurodiversity
Social factors
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Summary:All brains work differently. Individuals process information and engage with the world in ways that are influenced by a multitude of biological, cultural, and social factors. In the world of science, these differences are what spark innovation. This is why the scientific community needs to better recognize the enormous potential of neurodiversity and bear in mind that certain behavioral and cognitive traits that may strike some as unusual can be catalytic to the scientific quest.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.adq0060