“A perseverative interest is an interest so powerful that it consumes most of an autistic's thoughts. Some interests can seem quite bizarre to people who are not autistic (e.g. safety pins, doorknobs, a specific kind of bug). Some autistics have interests that distract them to such a degree that they may not be able to focus on other things that require their attention. These””
“Descartes had his famous cogito ergo sum; but Thomas had added to it with his “Since I doubt, I think; since I think, I exist.” Well, I was certainly full of doubt. Doubt implied self-awareness, and a concern for one’s future. So I was a conscious entity, barring evidence to the contrary. One down.””
“For that matter, Descartes had his famous cogito ergo sum; but Thomas had added to it with his “Since I doubt, I think; since I think, I exist.” Well, I was certainly full of doubt. Doubt implied self-awareness, and a concern for one’s future. So I was a conscious entity, barring evidence to the contrary.””
Thomas E. Taylor was an American author and a notable figure during the American Civil War, recognized for his firsthand accounts of the tumultuous period. His most significant work, 'Running the Bloc...