Feels like this would fit well in Lower Decks, but I don't believe they have any more seasons planned for that unfortunately
this post was submitted on 01 May 2024
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Ive been known to do that. Takes work to be social
Sooo an accurate representation of my life with Adult Autism?
Kind of, but in this case he would actually be good at it.
Most people think I'm quirky and would never guess I was Autistic until I told them. Thanks for the slight though... kinda weirdly judgy for a Star Trek sub
It was meant as a joke (that could apply to myself as well). I did not mean genuine offense.
Thats fair I guess. Its IS kind of risky to make a joke at another persons expense though if you arent meaning to offend, especially when tone cant be applied
Well that's the internet for ya
Damn. Too real. Cheers whoever you are.
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Human Diplomat: *Laughs at joke.*
Vulcan Diplomat (To Himself): This is great. I’m going to get a good grade in Party, something that is both normal to want and possible to achieve.
https://toast-the-unknowing.tumblr.com/post/737885534519738368/
It is logical to behave illogically when doing so will accomplish your goals.
They explored this concept a little with Data in Starship Mine (TNG). But a recurring Vulcan character would be pretty great.
I was writing about how you can brothen the scope and it would keep making sense, however
Data wants to be human
while his does try out human emotions, he actually wants them, and Vulcans actively suppress strong, aggressive, emotions
So kind of like high functioning autistics IRL. Cool.
"Your joke runs deep... share it with me."
SPOCK: Captain, I believe you have made the right decision. If I can be of assistance, I would be happy to accompany you on the away team.
KIRK: You? Happy?
SPOCK: I was simply attempting to use your vernacular to convey an idea.
KIRK: Thank you, Mister Spock.
It's called masking. Rbf mode is real. A lifetime of neurodivergence can make you pretty good at parties.
Conclusion, Vulcans are just autistic.
It's not a big secret that a lot of such characters Vulcans, Data, etc are just autistically coded
Yeah i always figured a lot of sci fi has autistic writers. Makes sense for them to include autistic coding
People often ask me if I'm pissed off or if everything is okay if they catch me unawares.
Like no I just didn't see you there and couldn't get my face ready in time.
My wife has several immediate and extended family members on the spectrum and she still tells me things like "I don't know why you say you don't like parties, you did great and looked like you had a fantastic time"
Apparently "you were all SUPPOSED to think that" is not the correct response.
I tried to explain this AT a party once to people I didn't know at all. They thought I was pulling their leg. And I somehow doubt they even noticed when I left due to spoon depletion.
The superior AI is a trope not explored enough in pop sci-fi.
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