Episode 63: Simon Baron-Cohen and The Pattern Seekers: How Autism Drives Human Invention
Autism In Real LifeShow Notes
Simon and I have a great conversation about his most recent book which has us look at the human mind, its development, how we all process information differently and how the autistic brain could be tied to the greatest developments and inventions of our time thus far. Simon Baron-Cohen is the Director of the Autism Research Centre and a Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry University of Cambridge and Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge. He is Director of the Auti...
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