[hmahncke]

It seems likely (to me, as a neuroscientist who studies learning and brain plasticity) that the ability to play classical or jazz or xyz (at very high levels) is dependent on the physical nature of the brain. But you get the brain you build through practice (nurture), not the brain you were born with (nature). The consistent work in a style to understand that style better is what wires a person's brain to play xyz.

But I agree that the article could be written to point out that nurture, not nature, is the cause of these neurobiological observations.

[tsumnia]

Would you happen to have any literature on practice in Computer Science? I've read through most of Ericsson's work on deliberate practice but would love to find more. My PhD research is on examining the benefit of different CS exercises used for teaching

[Darmani]

Woah, please share. I'm really interested in seeing your research.

[tsumnia]

I'm still very new into my research but I have a link to my current research platform in my profile.

[asdffdsa321]

Right, I guess it more has to do with the fact that some people don't realize that the brain itself (in my limited understanding) can be changed by our thoughts/actions.