72-year-old Congressman pursues a Master's in AI

Re:72-year-old Congressman pursues a Master's in AI by BatFastard on Thursday December 29, 2022 @02:18AM (#34170339)

As a 65 year old, I might argue that my mental faculties have changed, not necessarily lessened. I can't juggle 5 mental balls anymore, but I just write down what I need which is probably better.

I play poker with some 90 year old's, and they are damn sharp. Some people get dimmer with age, many continue to shine.

Getting a degree is a more traditional route, which older people tend to pursue. But he might be doing it for show partly since he is a politician.

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Re:72-year-old Congressman pursues a Master's in AI by bmitc on Thursday December 29, 2022 @03:13AM (#34170589)

I understand personal anecdotes and am glad you're in good health, but they don't negate biology.

https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/public-health-now/news...

I'm getting older too, and I understand the change comment. But I do sense a decrease in "oomph", so to speak, particularly when it comes to recollection of things I used to recall instantly.

Maybe this better belongs in another comment, but in a way, it's nice the age is included in the article as maybe it could inspire others of similar age to do similar things. I have been trying to get my mom to take some online classes.

> Getting a degree is a more traditional route, which older people tend to pursue. But he might be doing it for show partly since he is a politician.

That might be part of it. Saying "I got a degree" has more impact I suppose to politicians than "I took some classes".

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