Re: Article~Possible tightening of autism raises fears

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

Yes, and personally I see it as not just *interesting* but

part of a much wider and more worrying worldwide trend. It doesn't

only affect New Zealand, nor is it confined to the issue of our autism

classification.

What we're witnessing here, to my mind, is a general trend to replace

common sense, personal judgement and personal experience with rigid

rulebook solutions. The result is that nobody (in this case benefit

assessors) has to weigh up the circumstances and think for themselves

any more; it's all going to be in previously " thunk-out " rulebooks in

future.

As an example of how widespread the trend already is, the same clearly

applies to call centres. Ask them a question that's not covered in

their book of standard answers, and all you get is one of their

standard documented answers anyway!

Oh well never mind! Computers will soon be in total control of

everything and life will be completely organised and fair.

(in a sceptical dynosaur mood today)

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> Greetings:

> It is interesting that what we might do in the USA in relationship to

> autism might effect others in New Zealand???

> Possible tightening of autism raises fears

>

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/possible-tightening-autism-raises-fears-4696593

>

[Guest guest]

Eyre wrote:

<< What we're witnessing here, to my mind, is a general trend to replace

common sense, personal judgement and personal experience with rigid

rulebook solutions. The result is that nobody (in this case benefit

assessors) has to weigh up the circumstances and think for themselves

any more; it's all going to be in previously " thunk-out " rulebooks in

future. >>

So many Aspies find rigid rulebook solutions comforting, as they may not be

comfortable adapting to life's uncertainties. But I guess it all depends on

whose rules we're talking about. lol

<< As an example of how widespread the trend already is, the same clearly

applies to call centres. Ask them a question that's not covered in

their book of standard answers, and all you get is one of their

standard documented answers anyway! >>

I don't think this is really a rules issue per se. It's more about the sort of

people typically employed by call centers. As these are usually low wage jobs,

the call center is less able to attract skilled workers who are capable of

thinking outside the box (assuming they even understand that there is a box).

Thus, a script that provides a minimum level of assistance to customers, with

Professor Google doing the real work.

Best,

~CJ