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Jared Diamond: How Societies Can Grow Old Better (TED video)
There’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 mature experience.
Yes, “we” are squandering our precious resources, including our ‘wizards’.
Thank you, Jared and Stefan.