# \#autism

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## [What is cringe? -- A possible explanation.](https://briarfray.org/t/what-is-cringe-a-possible-explanation/480)

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**Author:** [@johnnymcivor](https://briarfray.org/u/johnnymcivor)\
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**Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 6:17am UTC](https://briarfray.org/t/what-is-cringe-a-possible-explanation/480 "2025-10-14T06:17:35Z")

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I don’t know if anyone else has already thought of this, but it seems like “cringe” is when you’re witnessing a social interaction that you’re not supposed to see. This forces you to literally shrink back and move away f…

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## [What are your current special interests?](https://briarfray.org/t/what-are-your-current-special-interests/237)

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**Author:** [@johnnymcivor](https://briarfray.org/u/johnnymcivor)\
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**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 10:13pm UTC](https://briarfray.org/t/what-are-your-current-special-interests/237 "2025-03-11T22:13:15Z")

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I’m currently obsessed with Zipf’s Principle of Least Effort. I’m also obsessed with hot foil stamping and “pay what you want” business models.

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## [Female Feelings](https://briarfray.org/t/female-feelings/223)

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**Author:** [@johnnymcivor](https://briarfray.org/u/johnnymcivor)\
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**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 8:53am UTC](https://briarfray.org/t/female-feelings/223 "2025-03-04T08:53:23Z")

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Drew this, “Lovestruck Woman.” The domestication of man was likely influenced by the preferences of women. The ideal man is tall, masculine, and very social. He fits an archetype (mechanic, hunter, soldier, doctor) which…

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## [rdos.net | Site discussing the relationship between autism and neanderthal psychology](https://briarfray.org/t/rdos-net-site-discussing-the-relationship-between-autism-and-neanderthal-psychology/67)

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**Author:** [@johnnymcivor](https://briarfray.org/u/johnnymcivor)\
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**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://briarfray.org/t/rdos-net-site-discussing-the-relationship-between-autism-and-neanderthal-psychology/67 "2025-01-26T22:42:58Z")

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However, Bill Gaede argues that we never even met neanderthals: