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The Thought Spot: "let's explore the abstract idea of how being Autistic is inherently linked to Ego Death" (Youtube) (youtu.be)
submitted 1 year ago by Pepper@kbin.social to c/autism@lemmy.world
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This is a recent video I found very interesting, discussing an idea of a link between being autistic (especially high masking) and ego death. Does the video resonate with you? What do you think?

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[–] TonyToniToneOfficial@lemmy.ml 25 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Besides the overall "TikTok Psychology" vibe she exudes

which is extremely off-putting since so many people claim autism now or casually use phrases like "OMG I'm so autistic" because of what they see on TikTok, which in turn minimizes our struggle

she also has an understanding of the terms "ego" and "ego death" that is extremely basic and pedestrian, but she attempts to come across as well-learned in the area. If she would instead present her ideas as just that, her ideas, it would be a lot easier to hear her points.

That said, I find myself agreeing with her central point: masking is exhausting. But exhaustion and masking are not "ego death".