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Neurodiversity and the Question of Usefulness

Part 2 of a seven-part series examining how modern societies frame neurodivergent cognition as economically valuable. As neurodiversity gains recognition, autistic and ADHD cognitive traits are increasingly framed as valuable assets in technical industries. This article explores the tension between genuine acceptance and economic instrumentalisation, examining how societies celebrate neurodivergent minds for their analytical strengths while often overlooking the broader realities of neurodivergent experience.

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