LaetiBlabla wrote:
I think NTs are more "obsessed" when autist have more "passion".
obsession: an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
passion: strong and barely controllable emotion.
obsession is a degree of interest
passion is a degree of emotion
Anyone can be passionate about their interests. Most people don't get get as deep into their interests like autistic individuals.
A perfect example of a foil: myself and an old acquaintance of mine both like Tolkien's Legendarium. He's watched the movies and maybe browsed the wiki a little. Maybe even tried to read one of the books and then gave up because of the antiquated language. He's a self described geek, he's passionate about his mainstream interests as he put it.
I've watched the originally trilogy many many times. I own the special extended cuts of all 6 films. I own many of Tolkien's books. I've read them and understood his "bible" the Silmarillion. I've put hundreds of hours into exploring the wiki. There is very little I don't know about Arda. I've put countless hundreds of hours into video games based on the stories. I listen to the films soundtracks often. I look up a lot of concept art as well. I am obsessed as well as passionate about the Legendarium.