> Paul Prestopnik wrote:
> >
> > > On Fri, 10 Oct 1997, Sodom wrote:
> > >
> > > > I believe it was sceintific American, -no wait- it was a
> special on
> > > > the brain i saw on PBS. I'll get the tape. Anyway, the idea was
> that
> > > > almost all of your neural connections are made by the age of 10.
> This
> > > > means that the things you learn at these ages get hard wired
> into the
> > > > brain.
> > >
> > > IThis is counter to many things I've read. Are you sure its's not
>
> > talking
> > > about /structure/ and not /content/?
> > >
> > > -Prof. Tim
> >
> > In _Palaces of the Mind_ research is quoted which implied that the
> > learning process creates connections between neurons, whether it is
> before
> > the age of 10 or any time later in life. They showed this by
> slicing up
> > mouse brains, before and after they had learned a task, and
> comparing them.
> > I don't remember the specifics, but if it is important I can find
> it.
> >
> > -paul prestopnik
>
> I also remember a study that adult learning establishes new neural
> patterns and as a ancilliary adds to life expectancy.
>
> Teach me Teach me...
>
> Marie
Marie,
Yes, I heard this too. It seems to be less common, but if a "learning
attitude" continues throughout life, you will build more connections.
Like I said, not as fast as when a child, but the growth will continue.
Hopefully this includes most of the people here, as we are all dedicated
to learning.
Sodom
Bill Roh