And then there is the "You're one of the 10,000" XKCD comic to counter this point.
https://xkcd.com/1053/
There is just too much to know, even important stuff, for even smart old people to have been exposed to it.
Sure, you'll have a higher chance of surprising young people, who have less experience. But you can still surprise old people too.
Smart old people still have a lot to learn.
And then there is the "You're one of the 10,000" XKCD comic to counter this point.
https://xkcd.com/1053/
There is just too much to know, even important stuff, for even smart old people to have been exposed to it.
Sure, you'll have a higher chance of surprising young people, who have less experience. But you can still surprise old people too.
Smart old people still have a lot to learn.