The Wisdom Paradox by Elkhonon Goldberg
How Your Mind Can Grow Stronger as Your Brain Grows Older
An exploration of how aging can enhance judgment and problem-solving despite neural decline, this work argues that accumulated experience and pattern recognition foster a form of wisdom that compensates for losses in speed and flexibility. Drawing on neuroscience and clinical case studies, it describes the shift from fluid to crystallized intelligence, the brain systems that support rapid intuitive decisions, and the concept of cognitive reserve. It also offers practical strategies—such as novelty, mental engagement, and healthy habits—to maintain brain vitality and cultivate insight across the lifespan.
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- Published
- 2005
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- American
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- 300-350
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- English
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