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I agreed all the way to the last paragraph.

I think there's good points to be made about wisdom and decision making when you're older, but there is definitely still a sharp cognitive decline (which will include wisdom and decision making!) when you're hitting 75+, for most people.

Having these people in positions of power is not a good thing. As advisors sure, but not directly in power with high influence.




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