Robson discusses the benefits of taking advantage of the ability to learn like a child. A decade ago, few neuroscientists would have agreed that adults can rival the learning talents of children. But one need not be so defeatist. The mature brain, it turns out, is more supple than anyone thought. "The idea that there's a critical period for learning in childhood is overrated," says Gary Marcus, a psychologist at New York University. What's more, people now understand the best techniques to accelerate knowledge and skill acquisition in adults. Whatever one wants to learn, it's never too late to charge those gray cells.
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