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erronis

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

Reply to Mike 03 (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 17, 2024, 05:27 PM

Dec 17

I really think just having to learn new things is the key.

Sitting in front of the T.V. and being fed drivel is not learning.

Commenting on DU will awaken your inner hippo!

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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