Dogmatism of the Aspie

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Are we as people with Asperger's syndrome guilty of dogmatism? Are we more likely to be dogmatic in adherence to beliefs than the general population? Are we more likely to believe those who feel differently are wrong, often with moral implications? This may take the form of dogmatic adherence to a traditional outlook, but in some cases, the dogmatism seems to attach itself to some socialism or a liberal internationalist orthodoxy. In any case, an aspie's views on politics and social structure are rarely the unelaborated, carefree attitude of many NTs.

quite the opposite..but I've lived through several decades of having everything I knew proved wrong...
I tend to believe too easily, but I'm still calibrating my BS sensor...

I personally have a "to each their own" (as long as it doesn't hurt anyone else) attitude towards things. Also, I love arguements (not fights) and if I can be proven wrong in my own mind, I will change my viewpoint. This has happened several times.

Now when people don't know the difference between the definition of a mammal and an animal, then I get a bit annoyed.

So, basically, I get pissed off about others being ignorant (expecially if they are stubborn about their ignorance), but have an open mind when it comes to most things.

Usually when I state my point of view vs. an actual fact, I will tell the person during the conversation. I would like to think that any scientifically minded person (aspie or not) would take "fact" as fact and "opinion" as opinion... however that is unfortunately not the case.

I'm sure that the idea that facts are facts and that truth-values exist is 'dogmatism' to somebody. I've been accused of being dogmatic for not accepting that emotional arguments outweigh or change facts.

I'm REALLY glad I don't have that trait, I go through pros and cons and facts and fiction in all dimensions/deep thought before I adapt a new belief.

I'm rather dogmatic about facts and proofs, but mostly because I am one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable people I know and actually am almost always right in these regards. (I don't like saying this, because it seems arrogant, but evidence shows it to be true.) Therefore I always argue when people disagree with my information, simply because of the unlikelihood that I would actually be wrong. Rather stubborn in that fashion, although I don't know if that would be considered dogmatic. In terms of opinions, if they cannot be based on facts or logic, I see no reason why I should try to change anyone else's - after all, I have no more proof that I am in the right than they do.