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by api 4128 days ago
It's always important to keep in mind that these things can be double-edged swords. There may be a tradeoff between plasticity and things like depth of focus on single subjects or the wide-ranging associations that characterize "wisdom."

Absolutely not saying we shouldn't play with this stuff, just that the fact that systems are full of trade-offs should be remembered.