Institute of Art and Ideas(@IAI_TV):Neurodiverse people are often falsely branded as lacking in empathy, argues Simon Baron-Cohen. In this studio interview, Baron-Cohen explores this alongside other misconceptions surrounding autism. He explains why we must move away from defining autism in terms of capacities people lack, and looks at the cognitive advantages often seen in people with autism. Tap this link to watch his full interview.

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2026.08.14 14:18

Neurodiverse people are often falsely branded as lacking in empathy, argues Simon Baron-Cohen. In this studio interview, Baron-Cohen explores this alongside other misconceptions surrounding autism. He explains why we must move away from defining autism in terms of capacities people lack, and looks at the cognitive advantages often seen in people with autism. Tap this link to watch his full interview.