Cherkassky_DMN and Autism

[bobby1933]

Cherkassky_NeuroReport2006-reprint.pdf (application/pdf Object)

Neuroscience presents a more loosely connected neural network as problematic for persons with autism.  I'm sure this is true for functioning in the material world they share with neurotypical people.  The world of the spirit may not work the same way.  I recently saw a tape on which a

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[e4q]

i have heard this before about shamens. it is interesting considering the supposed lack of empathy...

[bobby1933]

Ah, yes. Good point. Is it possible that the autist;s empathy is not missing, but just different, and thus not recognizable as such. I don't feel your pain, but i feel something when you hurt that isn't pleasure.

[e4q]

and maybe the difference allows something...

[bobby1933]

Hmmmmm, yes....?