Genetics also plays a significant role here. For example, one of the major symptoms of ADHD is inability to quickly shift into productive mindset.

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itsoktocry 2 days ago | parent | next [-]

What is a "productive mindset"? Why do we so easily dismiss some things as due to genetics, while for others it's strictly taboo?

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thefringthing 2 days ago | parent [-]

The causes and mechanisms of ADHD are reasonably well understood. Perhaps whatever other traits you have in mind are not.

	▲	mbrameld 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		If you understand the causes of ADHD you should definitely reach out to the Mayo clinic, as recently as earlier this year they admitted that they don't understand the causes of ADHD! https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/symptoms...

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hbarka 2 days ago | parent | prev [-]

Isn’t it the opposite? A common “superpower” observation for people with ADHD is they excel at rapid context switching and have an advantage with multitasking, like in crisis response, problem solving, or keeping track of multiple predators.

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ekropotin 2 days ago | parent [-]

I’d love to see a source, because it’s a first time I hear about it and it’s definitely not a case for me, an ADHD person.

	▲	hbarka 2 days ago \| parent [-]
		I'll submit this one which is a broad review covering strengths and challenges: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27546330241287655