Autistic Culture 101: Pillar 6 - Game Changing Innovation

In this episode of Autistic Culture 101, Dr. Angela Kingdon explores Pillar 6: Game-Changing Innovation—the autistic drive to question assumptions, reimagine systems, and create from sensory truth and moral clarity.

Autistic innovation isn’t about chasing trends or applause. It’s about paradigm shifts. From Isaac Newton’s invention of calculus to Richard Branson’s rebellious business model to Angela’s father building his own Hot Rod kit cars—this episode shows how autistic game changers build entirely new systems when old ones fail.

🎧 What You’ll Learn

• Why autistic thinkers often notice problems no one else sees
• How emotional intensity, deep focus, and sensory perception drive innovation
• The difference between trend-following disruption and authentic paradigm-building
• How masking stifles game-changing potential—and how to lean into your vision
• Stories of iconic game changers like Isaac Newton, Steve Jobs, Hannah Gadsby, and Martha Stewart

📚 Resources Mentioned

• 🎤 Angela’s TEDx Talk at TEDx Tamworth — on Newton as an autistic game changer
• 📘 Make ‘Em Beg to Work for You – Angela’s Hiring Book
• 📖 Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
• 📺 Lessons in Chemistry (TV series featuring autistic-coded innovation)

Related Episodes:

Industrial Light & Magic

Lessons in Chemistry is Autistic

Freddie Mercury

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