The Curious Mind of Hercule Poirot

54. S9E4 The Disordered Detective: Early Autism Research and The Age of Pathology

9 min · 18. maj 2026
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Enter the complex "Age of Pathology," where early 20th-century researchers like Leo Kanner and Hans Asperger began to medically classify the human mind. We examine what these clinical pioneers would have made of Poirot, often missing his brilliance by focusing strictly on "deficits" and "rigidity". While Asperger noted a "strong sense of justice," the era still lacked the framework to see these traits as purposeful designs rather than impairments. This episode critiques the limitations of the pathology model and celebrates the personhood hidden behind the early diagnosis.

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