...and a person who likely had ASD[1][2][3][4] (aka Asperger's, being on the spectrum, etc).
As did Charles Darwin (see my other comment in this thread).
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC539373/
[2] https://www.quora.com/Did-Paul-Dirac-have-Asperger-syndrome
[3]https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2009/jan/07/autism-...
[4]https://www.newstatesman.com/society/2010/11/dirac-autism-au...
1. The #1 example featured in the article and discussed at length — Charles Darwin — is known to have exhibited autistic symptoms, and was retro diagnosed with Asperger's by medical professionals. However, this has not been discussed well in the article.
2. Walking is a form of stimming
3. Stimming while thinking is a symptom of ASD
4. It benefits the society at large to be aware of this symptom, as it is frequently looked down upon and considered ill behavior
5. In particular regarding walking: while many people can benefit from walking while thinking, it might be required for people with ASD, like Charles Darwin. However, children in our classrooms (and most office employees) don't have that option; even fidgeting while listening is not allowed in many schools.