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08 Apr 2015, 9:16 pm

Peter Thiel: Asperger’s can be a big advantage in Silicon Valley

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He avoids hiring MBAs, since he says they tend to be "high extrovert/low conviction people," a combination of traits that "leads towards extremely herd-like thinking and behavior."


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All that socialization leads to conformity, he argues, preventing people from coming up with original, innovative ideas.


The article even summarizes neurodiversity opinion well. I wish his line of thinking would go beyond leaders in Silicon Valley and not just include the "highest" end of the spectrum.


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09 Apr 2015, 12:11 am

Nice to see these changes coming. Maybe someday. I can get a job in the tech industry. will see?