According to evolutionary psychology, earlier in human history the traits associated with ADHD (impulsivity, hyperfocus, quick thinking, and relentless curiosity) were vital to survival and innovation. The need for rapid decision-making, risk-taking, and novel thinking gave individuals with these traits an edge in environments that required adaptability and creativity. However, as society became increasingly structured, rules and routines took precedence over agility and spontaneity. Modern workplaces, governed by bureaucracy and linear processes, began to stifle ADHD traits rather than celebrate them, leaving those with ADHD feeling held back.
But the tide is turning. With the AI revolution now upon us, those same traits that once propelled humanity forward are about to come back into their own. For people with ADHD, AI could be the ultimate tool for cutting through bureaucracy, automating mundane tasks, and breaking free from the rigid processes that slow down their flow of ideas. Rather than waiting for processes to catch up, people with ADHD will have the opportunity to bring their visions to life independently and with unprecedented speed.
In the Age of AI, Creativity Will Lead the Way
AI can handle the repetitive, procedural tasks that often frustrate ADHD minds, freeing the people to focus on what they do best: generating fresh, innovative ideas. No longer constrained by the need to wait for processes to unfold or for permissions to be granted, people with ADHD will find themselves in a world where their ability to think quickly, imagine new possibilities, and adapt to emerging trends becomes a major advantage. The future will favour those who can think beyond convention, and ADHD traits, long viewed as challenges in traditional settings, will become assets.
The Age of ADHD is returning, and it promises a world where creativity, intuition, and rapid ideation lead the way. As AI takes on the routines of yesterday, those with ADHD may finally find the workplace of tomorrow ready to embrace their unique strengths, offering them the freedom to innovate without barriers. In this new era, it is the dreamers, the innovators, and the quick thinkers who will thrive.