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Neurodivergence by Design


Rethinking Neurodivergence: Navigating Hyperfocus and Procrastination Through Environmental and Task Optimization
Hyperfocus and procrastination aren’t opposites; they’re two sides of the same attentional coin in neurodivergence. Rooted in environment and task fit, they reveal how ADHD and autism optimize focus and delay strategically.

Jay Getten
Jun 175 min read
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Neurodiversity in the Intermountain West: How Frontier Environments Shaped an Evolutionary Legacy
Discover how neurodivergent traits like ADHD, sensory sensitivity, and hyperfocus once served as vital tools for survival in the rugged Intermountain West. This article reframes neurodivergence as an evolutionary legacy rooted in resilience, creativity, and ancestral wisdom, calling for a more inclusive, strengths-based approach to mental health and community care.

Jay Getten
May 59 min read
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Neurodiversity in an Evolving World: Examining the Contribution of Diverse Minds to Our Future
Neurodivergent minds may shape the future of tech, climate solutions, and space exploration. Discover their impact in an evolving world.

Jay Getten
Mar 36 min read
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Neurodivergence, Quantum Adaptation, and Collective Intelligence
Could neurodivergence be an evolutionary quantum adaptation? Explore how ADHD, autism, and cognition connect to quantum mechanics and AI.

Jay Getten
Feb 216 min read
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The Evolution of Neurodiversity: From Stone Tools to Renaissance Art
Neurodiversity isn’t new—it shaped human evolution. From ADHD to autism, cognitive diversity drove innovation.

Jay Getten
Feb 57 min read
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The Dance of Evolution: How Tradeoffs Shaped Mental Health Disorders
Explore how neurodivergence shaped human evolution, highlighting strengths of ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

Jay Getten
Jan 216 min read
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Reframing Neurodivergence: An Evolutionary Perspective on Cognitive Diversity
By Jay Getten and Marius Repede Series Overview  This article inaugurates a comprehensive exploration of neurodiversity through an...

Jay Getten
Jan 182 min read
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Uncovering the Neanderthal Influence on the Modern Human Mind
Neanderthal DNA shaped traits like ADHD and autism, revealing neurodivergence as an ancient adaptation for human survival and innovation.

Jay Getten
Jan 185 min read
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Neurodiversity: A Genetic and Evolutionary Perspective
Neurodivergence is an ancient adaptation, highlighting the strengths and creativity that shaped humanity's survival and success.

Jay Getten
Jan 186 min read
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