Why My Young Daughter Is So Much Better at Learning Chess Than I Am

Some new terms for us to learn: ‘synaptic density’, 'fluid intelligence’ vs crystallised intelligence - and one we already know - 'cognitive decline’. Generational stereotyping has been rightly lambasted over the past few years, but we cannot deny that each of us are on the same inevitable and measurable biological journey, and - where we are on that journey - materially impacts cognitive performance. A challenge for assessment, workplace culture, DE&I and ethics, which this superb post makes perfectly clear.