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FakeNoose

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18. This would suggest that anyone who learns and retains knowledge in large amounts

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Tue Dec 17, 2024, 07:47 PM

Dec 17

... would also have the brainpower to fight off Alzheimer's. For example, any actors - especially theater performers, but also TV actors who memorize new scripts every week - would have a highly developed hippocampus, or short-term memory.

Research scientists and upper-grade teachers come to mind as professionals who need to quickly develop and explain new information on a regular basis. Journalists and news writers might also fit that category.

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The Curious Reason Taxi Drivers Are Protected From Alzheimer's [View all] erronis Dec 17 OP

This is fascinating. I love studies like this. Mike 03 Dec 17 #1

Yeah. And pity those poor musicians who have to play the same repertory every day multiple times... erronis Dec 17 #2

Our dad used to call the "stuff" on television "drivel." Imagine his horror now! Bumbles Dec 17 #6

You can't teach an old dog new tricks. So, keep learning new tricks, new songs, new languages, new activities, etc Bernardo de La Paz Dec 17 #7

Hey Siri. Turn off navigation. LiberalArkie Dec 17 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Dec 17 #17

I'll tell my Uber driver if I ever use it. Silent Type Dec 17 #4

Great info! Lulu KC Dec 17 #5

That's what I have done. When first coming to a new place the GPS and maps are great. erronis Dec 17 #8

That makes sense Lulu KC Dec 17 #9

My understanding is that continuing to PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 17 #10

I'm a believer in non-fiction (or non-escapism) literature. Documentaries, science articles, etc. erronis Dec 17 #11

That's interesting Unwind Your Mind Dec 17 #21

Brain stimulation! Aussie105 Dec 17 #12

They have a map in their head. forgotmylogin Dec 17 #16

Google Maps is an awesome tool for learning how to "get there" before you get there FakeNoose Dec 17 #19

London taxi drivers are a particular bunch. To get a license, they have to pass a test on "the knowledge." 3Hotdogs Dec 17 #13

You stole my response to this story lol Devilsun Dec 17 #23

wow, so interestng... FirstLight Dec 17 #14

I play bridge and work logic puzzles. ananda Dec 17 #15

This would suggest that anyone who learns and retains knowledge in large amounts FakeNoose Dec 17 #18

This is specific to spatial orientation and navigation intrepidity Dec 18 #29

Will GPS change this? LisaM Dec 17 #20

Of course the human cab drivers are a dying breed. Replaced with GPS robots. erronis Dec 17 #24

Same here. LisaM Dec 17 #26

Fascinating. James48 Dec 17 #22

Not to promote my own habits, but researching on the web is similar erronis Dec 17 #25

Well, that theory is dead. Uber, Link and I'm sure current drivers use driving direction apps like Waze... brush Dec 17 #27

...and the reason I still don't use GPS intrepidity Dec 18 #28

For everyone interested in this topic intrepidity Dec 18 #30

Thanks, this looks very interesting FakeNoose Dec 18 #31

thanks - looks fascinating. I love real paper books but might try an audio recording. erronis Dec 18 #33

Too bad navi apps are replacing the application of personal "skill" that navigation requires. live love laugh Dec 18 #32