The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
The key to plasticity in childhood is to be a child. The key to plasticity in adulthood is to engage alertness, engage focus and then to engage Non Sleep Deep Rest and deep sleep while you're in your typical about of sleep.
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Bookmarking — the dossier-vs-overview split is the right call. Most of the time I want overview; sometimes I want receipts.
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But it's clear that there are at least two things that are required for plasticity at all stages of life. One is some degree of focus, right? ... The other piece that I'm aware of, and tell me if I'm off here, is sleep is required.