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What does it mean?
Morality often arises when curiosity fades and age brings caution.
In plain terms
Old people are more moral because they stop asking questions.
What can you take from it?
Do not assume morality comes with age.

Where it applies

  • moral development
  • generational gaps
  • education

Putting it to work

  • stay curious
  • question norms
  • teach ethics

Questions to consider

  • Does age make you more moral?
  • Is curiosity a threat to ethics?

Another view

Age often brings experience that improves ethical judgment.

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