Then of course it should at once be labeled a psychological disorder, as we're all on the spectrum? Hehe.

This reminds me of a point my 8th-grade math teacher once made: "Plenty of people are innumerate, and aren't ashamed to admit it. But can you imagine going up to a person and asking them their opinion on a popular book, only to hear, 'Aw shyucks, now I cayun't reead!'?"

It seems to be a mix between how common the thing is perceived to be - if most are bad at math, it's no surprise that society, as reflecting a majority view, would put it down as venial - and how basic the incapacity is.

Think of "retards". They get the most soft-handed treatment of all, nowadays, and they're living with maximal incapacity.

Hey now, we could say that even if the universe were random.

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