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14 May 2011, 6:19 pm
Ironic, I actually tend to avoid walking on grass in those situations, that doesn't make me an NT does it? 
I'm not really sure what I find interesting, there's certainly a lot of things I find a little strange, but of course they think the same of us.
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15 May 2011, 2:07 am
SammichEater wrote:
There's a difference between walking on grass as a shorter distance and walking through someone's property. I was referring specifically to public property.
Which generally tends to be payed for and mantained via tax money, hence "public property." Everybody pays for it; therefore, everyone should be concerned about keeping it nice.
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Everybody who isn't ret*d realises that a straight line is the quickest way from A to B.
As I've already stated, what can be deduced regarding the differnce between aspies and NTs from their ways of negotiating public (assumingly unkept), grass is that one category TENDS to instinctively follow logic by adhering to the shortest route, and the other TENDS to follow social rules (although they don't necessarily aply to the given situation as law) by following the sidewalk. The aspies seem to apply pure utilitarian reason, without thinking about it; whilsts the NTs are doing what seems to be socially acceptable, from pure instinct.
In the above, I am of course assuming that no other factors, like a joy of walking, or a fascination for single-handedly creating pathways through the grass, come into play.
As I've already stated, what can be deduced regarding the differnce between aspies and NTs from their ways of negotiating public (assumingly unkept), grass is that one category TENDS to instinctively follow logic by adhering to the shortest route, and the other TENDS to follow social rules (although they don't necessarily aply to the given situation as law) by following the sidewalk. The aspies seem to apply pure utilitarian reason, without thinking about it; whilsts the NTs are doing what seems to be socially acceptable, from pure instinct.
In the above, I am of course assuming that no other factors, like a joy of walking, or a fascination for single-handedly creating pathways through the grass, come into play.
I'm not clear why you're claiming walking through grass as opposed to sidewalks is "logical." To me, it's more logical and correct to walk on paths that are specifically designed for being walked on. I went to a movie last night and there was obviously an aisle left open for people to walk down. It would have been quicker to climb over the seats to get to my chair, but I stuck to the walkway. Also, at Wal-Mart, I always go in the doors that are marked "Entrance" and I go out of doors that are marked "Exit," even though throngs of people seem to just go in and out whatever door they please, which annoys me.
If not climbing over other people's laps in the movie theater, going in the wrong door, and walking in undesignated areas makes me NT....then slap me silly and call me Lady Gaga.
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About the grass treading and sidewalks: Wouldn't Aspies rather stay on the sidewalk obstinately because of their sometimes compulsive rule following?
This.
I don't have a problem walking in areas designated for walking. It's the same principle as not going to the "10 Items or Less" line when you clearly have 12 items in your shopping cart. I find such things sloppy and disruptive.
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The shortest route is the most logical route only when your sole goal is to walk the shortest distance. If walking the shortest possible distance is not your goal, then the shortest route is not the logical choice.
Agreed.
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15 May 2011, 3:25 am
nirrti_rachelle wrote:
There's a real-world example about how people instinctively choose the shortest pathway. Someone put together photos of several empty lots that have materialized around Detroit due to population decline.
http://2.bp.blogspot
On each lot are clearly marked "desire paths" that have formed from people taking short cuts across the grassy lots.
http://2.bp.blogspot
On each lot are clearly marked "desire paths" that have formed from people taking short cuts across the grassy lots.
Exactly what I was imagining. I know a lot of "shortcut paths" around my local area and I'm pretty sure they weren't created by the local aspergers group.
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15 May 2011, 6:23 am
[quote="XFilesGeek]
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Everybody who isn't ret*d realises that a straight line is the quickest way from A to B.
As I've already stated, what can be deduced regarding the differnce between aspies and NTs from their ways of negotiating public (assumingly unkept), grass is that one category TENDS to instinctively follow logic by adhering to the shortest route, and the other TENDS to follow social rules (although they don't necessarily aply to the given situation as law) by following the sidewalk. The aspies seem to apply pure utilitarian reason, without thinking about it; whilsts the NTs are doing what seems to be socially acceptable, from pure instinct.
In the above, I am of course assuming that no other factors, like a joy of walking, or a fascination for single-handedly creating pathways through the grass, come into play.
As I've already stated, what can be deduced regarding the differnce between aspies and NTs from their ways of negotiating public (assumingly unkept), grass is that one category TENDS to instinctively follow logic by adhering to the shortest route, and the other TENDS to follow social rules (although they don't necessarily aply to the given situation as law) by following the sidewalk. The aspies seem to apply pure utilitarian reason, without thinking about it; whilsts the NTs are doing what seems to be socially acceptable, from pure instinct.
In the above, I am of course assuming that no other factors, like a joy of walking, or a fascination for single-handedly creating pathways through the grass, come into play.
I'm not clear why you're claiming walking through grass as opposed to sidewalks is "logical." To me, it's more logical and correct to walk on paths that are specifically designed for being walked on. I went to a movie last night and there was obviously an aisle left open for people to walk down. It would have been quicker to climb over the seats to get to my chair, but I stuck to the walkway. Also, at Wal-Mart, I always go in the doors that are marked "Entrance" and I go out of doors that are marked "Exit," even though throngs of people seem to just go in and out whatever door they please, which annoys me.
I don't have a problem walking in areas designated for walking. It's the same principle as not going to the "10 Items or Less" line when you clearly have 12 items in your shopping cart. I find such things sloppy and disruptive.
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The shortest route is the most logical route only when your sole goal is to walk the shortest distance. If walking the shortest possible distance is not your goal, then the shortest route is not the logical choice.
Agreed.[/quote]
Yes, we are assuming that no other factors then distance come into play when deciding upon which path to take! I was trying to narrow this situation down as much as possible in order to deduce something from it.
Your examples aren't perfect paralels to the grass thing. In all situations you have mentioned acting in an unprescribed manner will lead to disorder or someone being bothered.
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