The Asperger’s Connection

Michelangelo is the latest historical figure to be diagnosed posthumously with Asperger’s Syndrome. It’s conjecture, of course, but “what is the link between this condition and creativity, be it in the arts or sciences?” Some experts suggest that it makes people more creative. “People with it are generally hyper-focused, very persistent workaholics who tend to see things from detail to global rather than looking at the bigger picture first and then working backwards, as most people do.”