Maybe one gets more socially conscious with age as he realizes how much he depends on society? And as for learning efficiency, to appreciate it, don't forget th

Maybe one gets more socially conscious with age as he realizes how much he depends on society? And as for learning efficiency, to appreciate it, don't forget that as you mature, you also need to "unlearn" old paths. But that doesn't imply loss of plasticity. Reminds me of an old Charles Simonyi's interview where he illustrated his cognitive shift over the years: https://programmersatwork.wordpress.com/programmers-at-work-charles-simonyi/ https://programmersatwork.wordpress.com/programmers-at-work-...