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Comment by onur on Prophetic Hazard · 2021-04-16T12:21:02.642Z · LW · GW

Good question. One example I can think of right now:

• X is told that he/she is too old to do exercise, and believes it.
• X gradually withdraws from physical activity, and incurs a loss of agility.
• X's lack of movement increases the rate of osteoporosis.
• As a result, X experiences a spinal fracture, causing even more immobility and perceived oldness.

Reference for the relationship between osteoporosis and physical activity. Does this make sense?