Bridging Minds: Coherence and Compassion in Communication
The provided text explores communication challenges experienced by neurotypical individuals when interacting with those who are autistic or have ADHD, framed through Michael Curzi's "The Interface" theory. This theory posits that the mind functions as a "field" influenced by emotion, logic, and consciousness, with coherence determining effective interaction. The source details how "destructive interference" arises from mismatched "interfaces," such as an autistic person's "I"-centric processing clashing with a neurotypical "you"-reference, or an ADHD individual perceiving cognitive observations as emotional attacks. "The Coherent Nexus" offers a solution by suggesting individuals acknowledge mismatches, connect with their own emotional field, and translate their feelings into "I"-messages, thus shifting communication from destructive to constructive resonance and fostering more empathetic connections.
