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Older people also don't want change simply because they're more stuck in their ways, and because they're afraid of change, afraid that it may risk whatever they
by Scarblac 11y ago
Older people also don't want change simply because they're more stuck in their ways, and because they're afraid of change, afraid that it may risk whatever they have managed to build up during their life.
Science progresses one funeral at a time, that sort of thing.
- nibs 11y agoI read a study that I am now searching for that showed MRI scans of people trying to change their mind about a subject. It consumed huge amounts of energy. People's brains are built to build an accurate, complete view of the survival landscape and forgo any wasted energy beyond that. Tolerence can be socialized in at a young age but changing your mind consumes huge amounts of resources better spent perpetuating survival. People obtain the same life milestones now, only on a protracted timeline. My thesis is that progress will be slower than before, for exactly as long as old/tired humans stick around.
- saiya-jin 11y agothis would explain quite a big amount of arguments between people too
- nibs 11y agoIn terms of survival resources, it is way harder to change your mind than it is to fiercly dig in on an issue. No contest.
- techdragon 11y agoI would LOVE a citation to read on that study you mention (or anything matching the description if no one knows the exact study) Enough so I might actually pay for access to a journal in order to get it.