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Alison Gopnik on Child Development, Elderhood, Caregiving, and A.I.

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Tempering Metal: Attempts to Increase Brain Plasticity in Adults Are Challenging

Induction of plasticity by psychedelics and other practices can be therapeutic but needs to be followed by a cool-off period. Religious practices, mysticism, and meditation are examples of activities that can put adults back into a state of plasticity similar to that of children. Integration with therapy and making sense of experiences are important for utilizing induced plasticity effectively. The real world progresses by having new generations exploring and making sense of the environment and applying their discoveries to solve new problems.

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