TED Talks
Jared Diamond: How societies can grow old better
TV-PG
2013 • E225 Nov 25, 2013 15mThere's an irony behind the latest efforts to extend human life: It's no picnic to be an old person in a youth-oriented society. Older people can become isolated, lacking meaningful work and low on funds. In this intriguing talk, Jared Diamond looks at how many different societies treat their elders — some better, some worse — and suggests we all take advantage of experience.