The NYT article is just wrong. First of all, most people do not have ADHD, yet this "hyperactive" society was built primarily by them. Second, people with ADHD still struggle in this world, arguably more than ever. A century ago, there wasn't even a recognized disorder -- some people just needed more time and effort for certain tasks. Jobs were not as mentally demanding, at lest not on the surface level (many jobs did require more "hyperfocus", in that they were narrower but "deeper"). ADHD became a problematic condition because society sped up, and people with the disorder couldn't keep up with it. As a 44 year old who has taken medication for ADHD my entire adult life, I know that it is slowness and serenity, not rapid-fire multitasking, that enables me to work better. Medication does not rob me of any creativity -- proper dosage enables creativity because it enables patience, and hence structure and planning. I get tired of people telling me my disability is a gift.