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I want this to be true, but I do not know who this Aaron guy is and I do not have the time or skills to check the sources. Not sure what to do about that. Wait
by 3036e4 1y ago
I want this to be true, but I do not know who this Aaron guy is and I do not have the time or skills to check the sources. Not sure what to do about that. Wait and see if this is something I see bubble up as some kind of accepted thing among scientists involved in those kinds of studies?
- senko 1y agoHere's what Perplexity Pro deep research has to say about it (pasting only the conclusion for brevity): The article's claim that cognitive ability peaks between ages 50-60 contains elements of truth but is misleading in its breadth and certainty. While longitudinal research does show that cognitive decline is less severe and starts later than cross-sectional studies suggested, the evidence does not support a simple peak in the 50-60 range for overall cognitive ability. Key takeaways: Crystallized intelligence may continue improving into the 50s and 60s Different cognitive abilities peak at different ages Individual variation is enormous Methodological issues in both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies complicate interpretation The 50-60 "peak" claim oversimplifies a complex, multifaceted process Rather than a single peak age range, the evidence supports a differentiated model of cognitive aging where various abilities follow distinct trajectories, with substantial individual differences influenced by health, education, lifestyle, and genetic factors.
- drewbitt 1y agoPersonally I feel like that conclusion is vague and kinda sucks