> People with WS, often dubbed the 'opposite of autism', have an innate desire to hug and befriend total strangers. They are extremely affectionate, empathetic, talkative and gregarious.
> Few people with WS live independently as adults, and many suffer from severe anxiety. There are also health problems that accompany the condition, such as cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning disabilities. Many people with WS have a lower IQ than the average, for example.
Sounds like yet another trait which would be advantageous in a well-functioning tribal village - performing drudge work, lifting the group's mood, and minimizing conflict. But is a major handicap in the modern (mega-scale, low-trust) world.
> Few people with WS live independently as adults, and many suffer from severe anxiety. There are also health problems that accompany the condition, such as cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning disabilities. Many people with WS have a lower IQ than the average, for example.
Sounds like yet another trait which would be advantageous in a well-functioning tribal village - performing drudge work, lifting the group's mood, and minimizing conflict. But is a major handicap in the modern (mega-scale, low-trust) world.