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They "work" as far as making you an expert at the training task itself; i.e., a domain-specific task. 100 faces in 15 minutes? I feel great about my cognitive p
by whacked_new 18y ago
They "work" as far as making you an expert at the training task itself; i.e., a domain-specific task. 100 faces in 15 minutes? I feel great about my cognitive prowess now!
Staying sharp is so much more than clicking on colorful boxes and memorizing the position of pictures. I almost get queasy when I see those "guaranteed to work!" spins on these programs.
Meanwhile, Warren Buffet (78), Bill Gates (53), and Morris Chang (77) are all world class bridge players. How's that for a brain game, huh?