Re:Are we losing our ability to remember?
by Loughla on Wednesday October 28, 2020 @09:46AM
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This is also something I've found when hiring. If the position is time sensitive - the fires being put out tend to have a <1 day time limit, I want an older (45+) person in that position. Not for their experience, but for their ability to recall and store memories.
In my experience, older employees are able to recall information to solve a problem, but the recall may be incomplete, leading to a quicker, but less effective solution. Whereas, younger employees often need more time because they don't specifically remember solutions, but they are able to find, categorize, and process information faster, often leading to a slower, but more complete and robust solution.
Not sure if it's a product of education and upbringing in different worlds, or a product of experience, but it's fascinating to me.
In my experience, older employees are able to recall information to solve a problem, but the recall may be incomplete, leading to a quicker, but less effective solution. Whereas, younger employees often need more time because they don't specifically remember solutions, but they are able to find, categorize, and process information faster, often leading to a slower, but more complete and robust solution.
Not sure if it's a product of education and upbringing in different worlds, or a product of experience, but it's fascinating to me.