Originally Posted by
180ToAJ
Yeah, aging and cognitive decline is a myth.
All people become mentally sharper after 60.
Nobody has ever had to take the keys away from grandpa, because grandpa would immediately recognize his mental decline, swallow his pride, and accept it.
I never figured out why so many Formula One drivers were 66 year old retired airline pilots until I understood that they had unfairly been cheated out of an extra two years of flying after already getting an extra 5 and had to look for other lines of work suitable to their experience and acuity. The younger drivers appreciate the mentorship though, which is a nice benefit to the racing community.