The Wisdom Paradox

How Your Mind Can Grow Stronger as Your Brain Grows Older

Autori

• Elkhonon Goldberg

Parametri

• 352 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Filosofia
• Motivazione e auto-aiuto
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Temi psicologici

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Focusing on the aging mind, this book presents a positive view of mental decline, emphasizing the growth of "wisdom" as individuals age. Neuropsychologist Elkhonon Goldberg reveals that while singular memory diminishes, generic memory thrives, allowing older adults to leverage accumulated knowledge and experience for effective decision-making. He explores the neurobiology behind wisdom and highlights historical figures whose most significant contributions occurred later in life, challenging the stigma around cognitive aging.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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