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Invalidating autistic freedom of speech

Thread starter RosaViolet
Start date Apr 18, 2019

Thinx

Well-Known Member

V.I.P Member

Apr 19, 2019

What does Normal mean, anyway? Was Einstein normal? Or any scientific genius or famous artist, musician, philosopher or poet? Being normal isn't an accolade and it doesnt imply likelihood of any particular strengths or qualities. Normal people presumably have a reading age of around 12 or whatever the current national average is and other average characteristics. They're by definition a majority, not a quality bench mark...