I see this as a positive. I always lamented the idea that as we grew older we generated less and less neurons, and thus our learning capacity decreased (I thought).
But it seems even young university students are no longer generating neurons. Nor are the 30 year olds learning new languages or switching careers.
It seems neuron growth thus has nothing to do with 'plasticity' or our capability to learn.
* disclaimer: I know very little of neurology so please correct any false assumptions.
But it seems even young university students are no longer generating neurons. Nor are the 30 year olds learning new languages or switching careers.
It seems neuron growth thus has nothing to do with 'plasticity' or our capability to learn.
* disclaimer: I know very little of neurology so please correct any false assumptions.