Asperger's, Nerd Culture & Anime - Luke PalmerAsperger's, Nerd Culture & Anime - Luke Palmer
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Luke Palmer discusses Asperger's, nerd culture, and anime with Paul Gilmartin on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
2:09:52•29 Dec 2017
Luke Palmer: Asperger's, Anime, and Nerd Culture Unveiled
“"There's a popular genre called harem anime, which is like: oh, you have the one kid and he finds himself having to live The Summer in a boarding house surrounded by dozens of gorgeous, large-breasted women of various personality types. You could tell what was going on in all the screens and there was something very dynamic about that style that I didn't see in all the American cartoons, which were always trying to be like."”
Ever wondered how nerd culture and anime intersect with life on the autism spectrum? In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Luke Palmer, a writer and director known for '2 Kawaii 4 Comfort'. Luke opens up about his childhood diagnosis of Asperger's and the various therapies his parents tried. He shares how he transitioned from an angry, withdrawn child to a functioning adult in mainstream society.
Along the way, Luke busts myths and stereotypes about people on the spectrum and discusses how nerd culture, especially anime, has influenced his personal growth. From harem anime to the removal of Asperger's from the DSM, this conversation is both enlightening and engaging. If you're curious about the nuanced experiences of those on the autism spectrum or the impact of nerd culture, this episode is a must-listen.
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