Science aside, taking the article for what it is, it’s a nice reminder that context and framing are important.
I would add that - and this is extremely qualitative - having to “think” about the choice presented might defeat the purpose.
Coming back from a trip in the Peruvian Andes, I experienced 70 year olds working with their 8 year old grandchildren along steep terraces 3k+ meters above see level.
This wasn’t a “my body is too old for this”.
It wasn’t a conscious or rational “don’t let my age dictate my abilities”.
It was just how the community lived.
And while I (early 30s) was sucking air like a vacuum, they went on (at least seemingly) as
nonchalantly as a reader of HN might brew a morning pour over (me included).
I would add that - and this is extremely qualitative - having to “think” about the choice presented might defeat the purpose.
Coming back from a trip in the Peruvian Andes, I experienced 70 year olds working with their 8 year old grandchildren along steep terraces 3k+ meters above see level.
This wasn’t a “my body is too old for this”.
It wasn’t a conscious or rational “don’t let my age dictate my abilities”.
It was just how the community lived.
And while I (early 30s) was sucking air like a vacuum, they went on (at least seemingly) as nonchalantly as a reader of HN might brew a morning pour over (me included).