Mild autism can give you a genius like Einstein. If you have severe autism, you could remain nonverbal. You don't want people to be on the severe end of the spectrum. But if you got rid of all the autism genetics, you wouldn't have science or art. All you would have is a bunch of social 'yak yaks.'

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This quote suggests that there is a spectrum of autism, ranging from mild to severe. It argues that mild autism may have the potential to produce exceptional individuals like Albert Einstein, while severe autism could result in communication difficulties. The quote cautions against eliminating all autism genetics, as it suggests that the unique perspectives and abilities associated with autism contribute to science and art. It implies that a world without autism genetics would lack innovation and creativity, becoming dominated by superficial social interactions.

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