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Learning things becomes much harder when you are older. Our brains are physically less receptive to the process of learning.
by xvector 5y ago
Learning things becomes much harder when you are older. Our brains are physically less receptive to the process of learning.
- cyberlurker 5y agoI don’t think this is true. I think responsibilities pile up and/or the need to learn more is less. The physical ability to learn is probably hardly impacted.
- quietbritishjim 5y agoThat's a nice idea but definitely not reality. Just try learning a language at different stages of life. I guess you could argue it's still the responsibilities holding you back but the difference is so stark that it's clear it's not just that.
- cyberlurker 5y agoLearning a new language after decades of reinforcing the knowledge of a native language is hard. I’ve attempted multiple times. Personally, I don’t think it has much to do with physical ability as much as baggage from the previous language. I am right handed. Learning to write neatly with my left hand would be difficult too. I don’t think my brain is less capable of doing it though.