What would society be like had it been created by Aspies?

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What do you think the world would be like if it had been created by people with Asperger's syndrome not the neurotypical populace.

Their is no doubt in my mind as an aspie that things would be radically different ranging from education, interaction with others, work and obviously a lot more

but I am interested to hear what other people with Asperger's syndrome think about this
How radically different do you think things would be

as I read in another post on this site titled "Asperger's isn't a disorder" the person asking said "The neurotypical brain has built this society to fit their needs and their needs only."
so what if the world was built by Aspies to fit Aspies only?

Better quality control. Economic activity done with more mindfulness. And more authenticity.

But I suppose less total economic 'through put.'

More intellectual places like libraries and fewer bars.There would probably be more places designed for quiet contemplation than there are now,perhaps built into public parks.I also think that in this world,some type of database to log people's special interests would exist.This would allow groups of people to call upon an expert in almost any obscure subject.

NT's would still exist in this world but would be viewed as disabled because of their "unnatural" behaviour. Wierdly what we currently call NT might be referred to as Asperger syndrome if Hans(an aspie himself in this alternate reality) had examined NT children.The symptoms of this Asperger Syndrome: Overpronounced facial expressions and a tendancy to gather in large,intimidating groups to exchange irrelavent information. The cause of this debilitating condition:an overconnected brain.

I strongly believe that people serve society best when they are in the right job rather than just any job.

I also believe that the neurotypical brain is more of a generalist brain and that the autistic brain is more of a specialist brain, by virtue of connectivity levels.

Put those two together and I believe that an Aspie-based society would be a society which functions well by putting the right-shaped pegs in the right-shaped holes. Neurotypicals could actually be the bridges between Aspies with different specialisms (in other words, gofers).

It would be a world where everyone could do their special interest. People like me would be valued for their special skills. Unlike today's society, I wouldn't be told I couldn't do something because I was autistic. It would be a beautiful world. Definitely better if you're on the spectrum. NTs might have a little bit of trouble fitting in though.

Probably no wars, more lives involved in the study of important matters, quieter world, humanity more connected emotionally with Animals than people, very peaceful to think about. Would wonder though, would Cops, Firefighters and EMS be better at responding to emergencies with 90% Autistics on the crew or what?

Who's going to care of other people? That includes kids, old people, disabled people?

There are way too few educators, nurses, kindergarten staff, daycare staff, carer for the elderly, people committed to honorary social work as well as trained people who know how to support people with various disabilities (including autism) with "NTs" being in charge of things and claiming that taking care of people and having an elaborate interest for other people is important - just how few would there be if autistic people were to create a society?

Worst case scenario: a majority of those who need care would die, either because someone forgot about them, because too few are willing to take care of them or because doing social jobs isn't paid well enough/the jobs aren't made to look attractive enough. Well, that would temporarily resolve the problem with there being too few people with social jobs and self-motivated major social engagement but it wouldn't be a particularly suave solution.

Society can't be "created". It happens by itself, because of interactions between individuals. I don't think it makes sense this way, so I'll answer this: "What would society be if everyone had an ASD?"

I think there would be much fewer "symbols", or none at all. Things would be what they mean, and mean what they are. Wearing a black tie would mean one likes black ties, not show that someone died. Wearing a Metallica t-shirt (random example) would mean one likes that band, or possibly metal in general, not show belief for a set of beliefs or that one belongs to a subgroup or subculture. The question "Wanna go for a drink?" would mean exactly that, not show romantic interest; the answer "No, I'm not thirsty" would be normal and expectable, with no subtext of rejection.

I am not set on what would happen to architecture. I think that could be a negative. I would be sad indeed if there were no gothic cathedrals or no great palaces, but I would never have funded such projects, or accepted they be funded. I think people with ASD are more driven towards efficiency. This is not stricly contradictory with building nice things, of course, but it is no incentive. I don't think arts in general would be "damaged", but as architecture requires more funds and has an obviously pratical application... I don't know.

On the whole, better for myself, but that much is obvious. Better overall? Impossible to know. The current state of things seems to suit normal people very well, I think.

There wouldn't be a society.

Society is inherently social. Take away social, and there you are.