ADHD: An Evolutionary Survival Strategy, Not a Flaw

The provided text challenges the conventional understanding of ADHD as a disorder, proposing instead that it is a neurological variation with strong genetic roots that may have offered evolutionary advantages in ancestral environments. It highlights the DRD4-7R gene as a key genetic link, noting its prevalence and benefits in nomadic societies, where rapid environmental scanning and responsiveness were crucial for survival. The article argues that ADHD became perceived as a "disability" primarily due to the demands of modern, industrialized society for sustained attention and repetitive tasks. Ultimately, it suggests that ADHD traits like creativity, non-linear thinking, and quick adaptation could be beneficial in the current age of AI and automa ...