Autism and Careers in Social Justice

[Jess]

It seems to me, after reading much literature, that many persons with ASD have a high regard for social justice. This is (sort of) in my mind, anyway, in conflict with what could be poor social skills. For me, I chose a career in social work in order to better learn the "cues" of neurotypical individuals and also to help and advocate for the oppressed. Does anyone have similar interest in social justice? (law enforcement, medical field, advocacy, humanitarianism)? It has been a huge challenge but possibly the best thing I've done to further myself.

 

[wyverary]

I would count social justice as a special interest of mine, actually, in particular gender equality, mental health care, among others.

I wouldn't say there's a correlation, though, between being on the spectrum and an interest in social justice, at least judging from my time spent on this forum.

 

[AsheSkyler]

One of my first serious career attempts was trying to work my way into cyber security and busting all those **** scammers robbing people of hundreds or thousands of dollars. And I wanted to get in deep, top-notch hacking, tracking, stalking, and all of it to chase them down and drag them in no matter where in the world the losers were hiding. Then I started a family and got out of it because they required my attention more than some second-rate thug too lazy or too stupid to hold a real job. I'm not terribly concerned about gender equality and stuff like that since I figure that stuff will work itself out in time. Criminals, however, will always be a problem and will always need kept in line.

 

[Jacob Morrison]

One of my special interests is politics, law, and debating politics/government.

 

[Jess]

One of my special interests is politics, law, and debating politics/government.

Thanks for your response! Now that you mention it, I do know some individuals with ASD who are way into politics. One specifically can talk my ear off about politics (especially regarding Reagan and Bush administrations) and history

 

[Suzanne]

Although I have never had the chance of working in such a field, I can say that a dream job, would be one where I could be of most help to those who need justice.

The probable reason I never felt I had the right to be in such an environment, was due to me having deep mental issues myself and so, reasoned that I had no right to assume I could do such "good works".

Well, I have found the perfect career, but one that does not involve money, but a deep sense of satisfaction, when someone listens and wants peace. I am a christian, one of Jehovah's Witnesses and what I like is that, the bible can turn badness into goodness, when the student wants to listen and let's face it, in any social arena, the people who need justice, must also want to work mentally, receive it. An example: take a mother who needs help. Well she has to do her part to get that justice.

I find the bible holds the key to true social justice.

 

[Jess]

Very well put, Suzanne . I'm glad you've found something deeply satisfying to you!

 

[Slothra]

I avoid politically-charged ideas like the plague, but my main focus is in the medical field. Specifically prosthetic technology. It seems like every day, you see some inspiring story about a child, war veteran or even beloved family pet getting another chance because of the beautiful marriage of biology and technology. I've had prior interests in both those fields, and I'm really aspiring to a career in prosthetic technology because it combines all my interests so nicely, as well as because I was moved by all those aforementioned stories.

 

[Rhymer]

I've always been heavily interested in current affairs,news and the stuff our supposed leaders and their pen pushers impose on us.
I can talk for hours and get very worked up discussing this kind of thing but most people are more interested in the X-Factor so decent conversations are very rare in my life

 

[Maelstrom]

Thanks for your response! Now that you mention it, I do know some individuals with ASD who are way into politics. One specifically can talk my ear off about politics (especially regarding Reagan and Bush administrations) and history

Hi Jess I am struggling to retire my special interest in politics, or Socroties at large as I used to call my self. I have decided it is mainly competing groups of embezzlers and bullies who want to tell everyone else what to do. I don't think anyone who truly cares about doing what is right or the overall welfare of the people last too long before they are corrupted or eaten alive. It is possible that people with AS may have a stronger need for order and tend to not rationalize bad stuff away so much by covering it up with the rose tinted glasses of self interest. I wouldn't wave the flag too much tho I've found things go pretty much the same here as in NT land when a sacred ox gets roasted..........

 

[Maelstrom]

One of my first serious career attempts was trying to work my way into cyber security and busting all those **** scammers robbing people of hundreds or thousands of dollars. And I wanted to get in deep, top-notch hacking, tracking, stalking, and all of it to chase them down and drag them in no matter where in the world the losers were hiding. Then I started a family and got out of it because they required my attention more than some second-rate thug too lazy or too stupid to hold a real job. I'm not terribly concerned about gender equality and stuff like that since I figure that stuff will work itself out in time. Criminals, however, will always be a problem and will always need kept in line.

Hey you go kick some a..s AshSkyler those Granny robbing internet and phone people are so low they would have to look up to see the bottom of a slug. Mael If I ever win big ...well no one is entirely out of reach there are ways, and there are ways, did you see that news thing on the lady who flew down to Nigeria to beard a scammer. When she got to the phone caffay people were peeing their pants and running around like little chickens, they never expected a American to reach out and touch them. ha ha! Some times things just have to be taken care of, waiting on the government until h..ll freezes over gets old.

 

[BuskerSteve]

R Judges all perfect?

 

[Maelstrom]

R Judges all perfect?

Umm.. that one went over my head .... didn't see anything on judges here...? did I miss something?

 

[AsheSkyler]

Hey you go kick some a..s AshSkyler those Granny robbing internet and phone people are so low they would have to look up to see the bottom of a slug. Mael If I ever win big ...well no one is entirely out of reach there are ways, and there are ways, did you see that news thing on the lady who flew down to Nigeria to beard a scammer. When she got to the phone caffay people were peeing their pants and running around like little chickens, they never expected a American to reach out and touch them. ha ha! Some times things just have to be taken care of, waiting on the government until h..ll freezes over gets old.

Hey, hey, hey, don't insult the slugs like that!

If I was single, and had the finances and self defense training, I'd totally meet those jokers in person. I haven't got the slightest issue with being a vigilante because I have little tolerance for all the red tape and legalities that get in the way of anything ever getting done. And honestly that was another reason I didn't pursue a career in security. I would not have coped well when I got to see how corrupt and crooked the system is first hand, just seeing a little as a civilian is enough for me.

 

[Maelstrom]

Hey, hey, hey, don't insult the slugs like that!

If I was single, and had the finances and self defense training, I'd totally meet those jokers in person. I haven't got the slightest issue with being a vigilante because I have little tolerance for all the red tape and legalities that get in the way of anything ever getting done. And honestly that was another reason I didn't pursue a career in security. I would not have coped well when I got to see how corrupt and crooked the system is first hand, just seeing a little as a civilian is enough for me.

Ha ha you are funny Ash, yes I don't really think the government and the phone companies are really trying to shut those guys down. Where's all that lovely tracking of the Bad guy's the NSA promised here's one way for the NSA to do some good save some grandmaws from being robbed. And close down those phone centers the phone companies are raking in the long distance charges on, seriously that is grandmaw money shame shame.

 

[AsheSkyler]

Ha ha you are funny Ash, yes I don't really think the government and the phone companies are really trying to shut those guys down. Where's all that lovely tracking of the Bad guy's the NSA promised here's one way for the NSA to do some good save some grandmaws from being robbed. And close down those phone centers the phone companies are raking in the long distance charges on, seriously that is grandmaw money shame shame.

I'd rather focus on banning making phone calls from a computer. Computer to computer is fine, phone to phone is fine. Computer to phone not fine because of all the software that can spoof a number. Good grief, if they can design all cell phones to turn off after a certain altitude so they cannot be used as homing devices for guided missiles, they can disable computer to phone calling. Then, since nearly everybody would have to have an easier-to-track device when they make calls, we can bust them easier. And while we're at it, we probably should separate phones from computers altogether. Phone for calling, pad for junk. Not a pad phone for calls and junk. Bundling is not always a good idea.

 

[Maelstrom]

[QUOTE="AsheSkyler, Phone for calling, pad for junk. Not a pad phone for calls and junk. Bundling is not always a good idea.[/QUOTE]

I agree Ashskyler but in the end nothing will happen until some wall street fortune 500 guy looses his inheritence from his grandmother to a Nigearian. Then all of a sudden everyone will care about protecting old ladies.

 

[AsheSkyler]

I agree Ashskyler but in the end nothing will happen until some wall street fortune 500 guy looses his inheritence from his grandmother to a Nigearian. Then all of a sudden everyone will care about protecting old ladies.

Yup. And people say we don't have a caste system. XP

 

[Tia Maria]

[QUOTE="AsheSkyler, Phone for calling, pad for junk. Not a pad phone for calls and junk. Bundling is not always a good idea.

I agree Ashskyler but in the end nothing will happen until some wall street fortune 500 guy looses his inheritence from his grandmother to a Nigearian. Then all of a sudden everyone will care about protecting old ladies.[/QUOTE]

I think I'm speaking to the choir here (lol) but you know with millions upon millions of little old ladies in a free society ... & freedom is good (IMO) ... it is pretty impossible for some all powerful over-seer or govt. to be able to protect every single individual from something like every single ardent & persistent scammer. There are some protections in place, & there have been MSM programs warning about scammers & such, but there is no way to protect or guaranty every single person from every single possible danger out there unless people are willing to give-up total control of their lives & all their decision making. I doubt they would (at least in the USA, yay!) nor would I personally want to be part of such a controlled society.

My personal belief is that if each individual person was personally responsible for themselves, AND took a tad care to look after the people in their orbit - starting with family, friends, neighbors, church members, local community ... like a circle where you're the center & your good karma emanates outward .... everyone would be 'covered' or helped to a degree.

For example, as my Mom is aging her judgment is slipping. She might fall for a scam if I was not closely monitoring what she's up to. Of course she doesn't want me monitoring her never mind telling her what to do or not do but that's another (& common) story!! I couldn't be there to shovel her snow, but her neighbor did so, without asking. We will bake him some cookies though he is not expecting anything in return.

I always feel that I cannot personally save the world (nor might I want to anyway but I can at least make a difference for someone (or some creature) in my own backyard. In the case of creatures & backyards, that becomes quite literal, on a daily basis.

WOW, what a rambling tangent. Sorry! :s

In summation (lol) I just don't think there is a way to protect every single person from potential scammers unless we take away everyone's phones & computers. A consequence of freedom is being free to make your own choices. Unfortunately not everyone always makes good choices, but they're still free to decide for themselves, & do what they want, good or bad. Separately, If someone is actually incompetent to make any decisions, that's different & a fiduciary or guardian should be selected to make all (hopefully good) decisions on their behalf.

 

[AsheSkyler]

I think I'm speaking to the choir here (lol) but you know with millions upon millions of little old ladies in a free society ... & freedom is good (IMO) ... it is pretty impossible for some all powerful over-seer or govt. to be able to protect every single individual from something like every single ardent & persistent scammer. There are some protections in place, & there have been MSM programs warning about scammers & such, but there is no way to protect or guaranty every single person from every single possible danger out there unless people are willing to give-up total control of their lives & all their decision making. I doubt they would (at least in the USA, yay!) nor would I personally want to be part of such a controlled society.

My personal belief is that if each individual person was personally responsible for themselves, AND took a tad care to look after the people in their orbit - starting with family, friends, neighbors, church members, local community ... like a circle where you're the center & your good karma emanates outward .... everyone would be 'covered' or helped to a degree.

For example, as my Mom is aging her judgment is slipping. She might fall for a scam if I was not closely monitoring what she's up to. Of course she doesn't want me monitoring her never mind telling her what to do or not do but that's another (& common) story!! I couldn't be there to shovel her snow, but her neighbor did so, without asking. We will bake him some cookies though he is not expecting anything in return.

I always feel that I cannot personally save the world (nor might I want to anyway but I can at least make a difference for someone (or some creature) in my own backyard. In the case of creatures & backyards, that becomes quite literal, on a daily basis.

WOW, what a rambling tangent. Sorry! :s

In summation (lol) I just don't think there is a way to protect every single person from potential scammers unless we take away everyone's phones & computers. A consequence of freedom is being free to make your own choices. Unfortunately not everyone always makes good choices, but they're still free to decide for themselves, & do what they want, good or bad. Separately, If someone is actually incompetent to make any decisions, that's different & a fiduciary or guardian should be selected to make all (hopefully good) decisions on their behalf.

I am an advocate for civilians taking care of civilians, and government handling government. Government sees to the big projects like play dates with foreign officials, civilians run the systems we need to take care of ourselves. With perhaps a judicial hierarchy, I have no problem with our legal system's design in regards to how you have local, state, and then the supreme judges for cases. And I agree, we really do need to step up more as a whole and take care of our relatives and neighbors. I'm not the biggest fan of nursing homes.

Probably if I could start a proper anti-scam campaign, it'd be finding a way to keep people educated and trying to create the most effective way of tracking down and busting the scammers. Kind of like how you teach people how to caulk and seal their houses to keep out unwanted varmints like roaches and venomous spiders, and then train pest control when they need help.