Fascinating take on why public intellectuals have short shelf lives:

https://scholars-stage.org/public-intellectuals-have-short-shelf-lives-but-why/

This was an interesting read, and had a sentiment that I think is well placed.

It is to some degree at odds, with my experience within the agricultural industry, where some of our leading minds continued to create new insights into their advanced age.  Historically or more recently.  I think in some part because...

Growing veggies for the fine folks of Southeastern Massachusetts, w/ a focus on nutrient quality. Always interested in the evolution of digital payments.  🎩 

agriculture is still often grounded in lived experiences and a compilation of knowledge from trying and learning over the years.  While relatively new insights do still tend to come from the younger population, there is also a role for thought leaders to contribute "new" insights later in life.

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