This was really interesting to read, thanks. It would make sense that there would be great utility behind the brain’s constant replaying and abstraction of past events, as it attempts to squeeze every last bit of relevance and meaning from each experience.

I think this idea also exemplifies the difference between knowledge and wisdom; a young person may know a lot of things, but an older person has had time to generalize their knowledge and experiences, allowing for a broader perspective and the ability to draw more disparate and meaningful connections.