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ekropotin11/04/20252 repliesview on HN

Genetics also plays a significant role here. For example, one of the major symptoms of ADHD is inability to quickly shift into productive mindset.


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itsoktocry11/04/2025

What is a "productive mindset"? Why do we so easily dismiss some things as due to genetics, while for others it's strictly taboo?

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hbarka11/04/2025

Isn’t it the opposite? A common “superpower” observation for people with ADHD is they excel at rapid context switching and have an advantage with multitasking, like in crisis response, problem solving, or keeping track of multiple predators.

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