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I am older now than John von Neumann was at his death. I do not possess his genius, but my life has been far from worthless. I do not feel myself slipping, an
by chasil 5y ago
I am older now than John von Neumann was at his death.
I do not possess his genius, but my life has been far from worthless.
I do not feel myself slipping, and I have much to look forward and appreciate.
- onemoresoop 5y agoIt's a matter of perspective. And of self fulfilling prophecy to some extent. If one's abilities are declining in one department and they think of themselves as less capable it stops them from pursuing other things, things which they may excel at even at older age.