E25 - Neurodivergence and the tech industry
Neurodiversity refers to the variance of neurological differences, behaviours and brain functions within the human population. The concept of neurodiversity has become controversial, with some individuals and groups advocating for acceptance and accommodations while others criticise it.
In my chat with Shea we debunked the stereotypes and explored the impact that autism has on his career as a software engineer and CTO at his startup Mentra.
I learned a lot from Shea as I’m sure you will too!
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00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Understanding neurodiversity
02:39 - The controversy surrounding neurodiversity
05:12 - The origins of autistic stereotypes
10:09 - Representation and identity in neurodiversity
12:33 - Shae's personal experience with autism
14:40 - Diagnosis of autism
18:15 - Misuse and exploitation of neurodivergence diagnosis
25:18 - Impact of autism on a career in software engineering
28:55 - Career advancement and autism
29:44 - Understanding Mentra
31:40 - The benefits of hiring neurodivergent individuals for companies
33:31 - The advantages of being autistic
35:31 - Further education on neurodivergence
37:40 - Conclusion
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