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Re:Ask HN: Why is it harder to learn new things the older yo... by sixhobbits on Monday November 26, 2018 @12:55PM (#18535312)
The science is still very young, but it's often called "fluid" and "crystallised" intelligence. Fluid is thought to peak at around 25 years old by some people.

It's a really controversial topic that provokes super emotional reactions and a lot of bad debate but it's worth reading about the terminology and studies that have been done.

This article[0] has a header image that summarises the answer to your question

[0] https://examinedexistence.com/the-difference-between-fluid-i...

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