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Except the mind is creating new neural connections throughout life. The idea that neuroplasticity is a baby's only phenomenon is a common myth. In fact, we can
by WhompingWindows 7y ago
Except the mind is creating new neural connections throughout life. The idea that neuroplasticity is a baby's only phenomenon is a common myth. In fact, we can see new connections being formed whenever new skills and memories are formed in the elderly, and everyone has the capacity to make new connections at any time. Sure, the RATE of those connections being made is lower over time, we are constantly decelerating in our ability to add new skills.
- jedberg 7y agoMaking new connections doesn't preclude pruning old ones (or pruning new ones for that matter). And in fact the brain is doing both all the time. I just didn't think it was relevant to this discussion to go deeply into the details of neurogenesis.