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Workplaces designed around one cognitive profile, critics say
Original: Our workspaces and tools are designed for a specific cognitive profile: On-demand sustained attention Stable working mem
Commenters are arguing that modern workspaces and tools are built for a narrow cognitive profile: on-demand sustained attention, stable working memory, tolerance for repetitive low-stimulation tasks, and linear prioritization. The argument gaining traction is that this profile is common but statistical, not a gold standard, and that designing offices and software around it excludes people whose minds work differently, including many with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits.
Why now: Growing public debate about neurodiversity and how standard work environments disadvantage people who do not fit the dominant cognitive profile.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 10 h ago to 9 h ago.
Evidence
- Our workspaces and tools are designed for a specific cognitive profile: On-demand sustained attention Stable working memory Tolerance for low-stimulation repetition Linear prioritization This profile is common, but it isn't the gold standard—it's a statistic. The term… · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 4
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