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The book explores a comprehensive theory of consciousness, proposing that the two brain hemispheres function as distinct yet interactive entities. This interaction occurs within a System of Interactive Reflexivity (SIR), where each hemisphere is aware of the other and the external world. The author emphasizes the crucial role of social interaction in developing consciousness, influencing meaning, identity, language, and emotions, while also critiquing the limitations of existing theories in this field.

Durig provides ideas and examples that enable the reader to understand and recognize autism, and prepare for interaction with autistic people. He explains how autistic perception 'works' and how it yields autistic behaviours, to enable readers to see the world through the eyes of an autistic person, and thus change the way they perceive autism.

The book explores how meaningful perception in everyday life is shaped by various forms of logic, including inductive, deductive, and abductive reasoning. It introduces a social inferencing theory that connects these logical frameworks to the ways individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum, perceive and organize their social experiences. By analyzing the intersection of formal and informal logics, the author offers insights into understanding the unique perceptual processes of autistic individuals.