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TED Talks: Season 2013

2013x225 Jared Diamond: How societies can grow old better
TV-PG

  • 2013-11-25T05:00:00Z on YouTube
  • 15m
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
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 experience.
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