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The Neurotypical Mind Lacks The Stubbornness Needed
Physics Psychology Science Academia
21 days ago 5.0K views 0 shares
The Neurotypical Mind Lacks The Stubbornness Needed
The stereotype: wild-haired genius who revolutionizes science. The reality: neurodivergent folks who hyperfocus on quantum mechanics instead of small talk. Truth is, physics doesn't attract people who want to be Einstein—it attracts people who'd rather calculate the aerodynamic properties of a flying pig than make eye contact at parties. That stubborn, pattern-seeking brain that society calls "different" is precisely what makes someone stare at equations until the universe makes sense. Newton didn't discover gravity because he was socially well-adjusted; he discovered it because he couldn't stop thinking about falling apples while everyone else was busy having normal conversations.

Special Interest Go Brrrr
Physics Academia Science
2 months ago 6.2K views 0 shares
Special Interest Go Brrrr
The duality of academic passion is real! Nothing kills interest in physics faster than being forced to study it for an exam. But the moment you're free from academic pressure? BAM! Suddenly you're watching YouTube videos about string theory at 2AM and explaining quantum mechanics to your cat. The brain's natural response to freedom is apparently to become obsessed with the very subject it once avoided. Freedom unlocks the true scientific beast within!

The CAD Addiction Spiral
Engineering Tech Academia
3 months ago 9.8K views 0 shares
The CAD Addiction Spiral
The engineering student's journey with CAD software is a slippery slope of self-deception. First, it's just another homework assignment. Then you convince yourself it's actually intuitive (ha!). Suddenly, you're having "fun" designing things, and before you know it—you're 12 hours deep creating the most unnecessarily detailed model of a rocket engine that nobody asked for. The final panel hits with the crushing realization that you've been so absorbed in your digital creation that you've completely forgotten the actual assignment deadline. Classic engineering hyperfocus syndrome! The progression from reluctance to obsession is painfully accurate for anyone who's ever touched AutoCAD or SolidWorks.