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I'm having a difficult time believing that someone picked up coding and is proficient in doing so at 40 years old unless they had prior experience in something
by holidayacct 6y ago
I'm having a difficult time believing that someone picked up coding and is proficient in doing so at 40 years old unless they had prior experience in something that was similar.
It takes years to become proficient in coding to the point where you don't utilize massive amounts of executive function (which we have a finite amount of in any given day). In addition the act of reading and writing code does a ton of damage to the Wernicke and Brocas area. Over time it can cause damage to the ventral what pathway to the point of complete speech impediment, memory loss and even Alzheimers.
Always be extremely skeptical of anyone learning to code in their 40s, they can do it for short stretches but it is probably not a good idea to pick up coding for the first time in your 40s since the probability of doing damage to your brain is going to be relatively high.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broca%27s_area https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broca%27s_area
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wernicke%27s_area https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wernicke%27s_area
- conjectures 6y ago> Over time it can cause damage to the ventral what pathway to the point of complete speech impediment, memory loss and even Alzheimers. This sounds like complete guff to me. Citation sorely needed.
- holidayacct 6y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressive_aphasia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressive_aphasia Speak to a neuroscientist if you don't believe me.
- asdfman123 6y agoPlease link to an article explaining your claims, because the wikipedia articles you're linking to don't describe anything you're talking about. I'm actually curious because it's an interesting proposition, even if I'm very skeptical.
- nickles 6y ago> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressive_aphasia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expressive_aphasia Speak to a neuroscientist if you don't believe Your source doesn't support your assertion. It lists the more common causes as: * Stroke or brain anoxia. * Brain tumor * Brain trauma And is shows less common causes as: * Autoimmune disease * Paraneoplastic syndrome * Micrometastasis * neurodegenerative disorders * Certain infections (e.g., Bartonella henselae[19]) * Metabolic disease (e.g., hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state[20])
- implements 6y agoI’m fairly confident thinking alone (without duress or chemical stimulants) doesn’t cause brain damage beyond a temporary headache or insomnia - though if you can find something specific I’d be interested.
- mythrwy 6y agoI started programming at 39 1/2. (well except for a year or two of BASIC when I was a teen). I've been doing it professionally for 9 years now and I turn 50 next spring. No brain damage noted yet.
- fokinsean 6y ago> No brain damage noted yet I'm assuming you haven't dabbled in the modern JS ecosystem then.
- ApolloRising 6y agoWhat type of coding appealed to you?
- nickles 6y ago> In addition the act of reading and writing code does a ton of damage to the Wernicke and Brocas area. Over time it can cause damage to the ventral what pathway to the point of complete speech impediment, memory loss and even Alzheimers. Source? I couldn't verify this with some cursory searching, and these seem like extraordinary claims. Your links to Wikipedia don't appear to offer support either.
- triceratops 6y ago> In addition the act of reading and writing code does a ton of damage to the Wernicke and Brocas area Jesus that sounds serious. Should I start demanding hazard pay from my employer?