Xenos
Many collaborators here are often described as aliens or strangers. That is what Xenos (or the plural
Xenoi) means in Greek. We welcome your reading!
A reasonable number of !QuIXWiki members have attributes that parallel many associated with people diagnosed with either Asperger Syndrome or a high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. These people often prefer to be identified by less-stigmatizing names such as Xenos and hope to find a wider ability to contribute to the larger society in meaningful ways.
People like us are often called little professors, but deep explorers and observers may be more accurate. This often manifests in verbose monographs on a variety of subjects as opposed to terse or monosyllabic and navel-staring blather.
We don't usually do comments, but we will write and edit at length, as in the pages listed here.
- Some Things about Autistics
- Before I developed the Xenos concept, I was doing what everyone else did - trying to get normal people to have positive attitude about those with autism.
- Explaining Mister Xenos
- This is an adequate "first-dive" and introduction to the Xenos concept and how one can look in a positive way upon what most of society finds disabling and in need of elimination. You should feel good about your manner of living and contribute as your abilities allow.
- The Greek-Xenos Definition
- Where did the Xenos label come from? This old Greek term seems to fit better than most descriptions and attitudes.
- Tools of Empowerment
- Here are some thoughts on "Empowerment"
- Don't Count On It'
- Not exactly on the Xenos concept, but this is a common response to those who are "aggrieved" somehow. Things don't turn out the way you want them to, just because you want it.
- The Autism-Xenos Connection
- This is the DSM IV definition of Asperger's Syndrome, which has recently been folded into the Autism Spectrum Disorder. The old definition is a good analogue to a clinical description (if there was one) for a Xenos person.
- Quit Finding Yourself
- Many people, including the Xenos, can find themselves spending far too much time in self-examination and "understanding" themselves. This can become a terrible life-waster.
- We Don't Do Conferences
- A short foray into the idea that unsocial people like the Xenos will actually want to engage in gatherings that are all about "networking" or finding kindred spirits. It may happen purely for torture purposes!
- The Asocial Unetwork
- This is an attempt to develop some sort of electronic social interaction that might be pleasant among the lone wolf Xenos. Perhaps a study in futility.
- Creator/Consumer Communication
- It is more interesting to create authentic content in one's own web-space rather than being a commenter and re-poster in the social media wash. Creators deserve a place on the Internet that behaves in desirable ways and doesn't interfere with the relationship between them and their consumers.
- A Possible Xenos-Transgender Connection
- In the wild world of identification, it is easy for the Xenos to get pulled into alternative lifestyles that are just as limiting as an autism diagnosis. Such things should be avoided.