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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

562. What Do We Actually Know About Autism? | Sir Simon Baron-Cohen

Jul 14, 2025 · 1h 43m
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  • Simon Baron-Cohen explores the neurological basis of autism, empathy types, and how autistic individuals gravitate toward systems over social interaction
  • Discusses theory of mind development, cognitive versus affective empathy, and evolutionary roots of invention and creativity
  • Raises urgent questions about empathy deficits, psychopathy, cruelty, and the darker side of reduced emotional awareness

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Sir Simon Baron-Cohen
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