Are Older People Wiser

[Nomad]

In our culture, "old and wise" is a commonly used phrase to refer to old people as wise people? Do you really think old age makes people wiser? Is wisdom related to age?

 

[AUFred]

Not necessarily wiser but more experienced. That can be wisdom to many.

 

[Nomad]

True indeed. As you get older you gain more experience, you also build knowledge and these things can be interchangeably used for wisdom.

 

[Lolita]

Older people often gain wisdom from experience, mistakes, and perspective that comes with time. But age alone doesn’t guarantee wisdom, some stay closed-minded, while younger people can be surprisingly insightful.

 

[Fidelia]

A person that has advanced in age is expected to be wiser because they have gone through so many things and seen a lot in life. But that has become a subjective discussion because some people just refuse to learn from experiences.

 

[Urvashi]

I think older people often carry wisdom from experience, seeing patterns and consequences that younger people might miss. That said, wisdom isn’t guaranteed with age, it comes from reflection and learning. I value listening to older perspectives but also balance them with fresh ideas and insights.

 

[Deep]

Old age doesn’t always guarantee wisdom. Wisdom comes from reflection, learning, and experiences, regardless of age, though elders often hold valuable insights from life’s challenges.