
Jason Snyder on Neurogenesis – #24
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Is Your Brain as Sharp as Ever as You Age?
Stephanie Coontz is a theoretical physicist and author of the book, The Brain in Crisis. She says people often believe that as you get older your body breaks down but your brain continues to function well. But she argues there's no such thing as an 'inseparable' mind or body when it comes to ageing. Her views have been debated on this blog for some time by coontz and others.
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