Name: How societies can grow old better
Uploaded: 2013-11-25T16:16:55Z
Duration: 17 min 57 s
Description: 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.

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.

Jared Diamond: How societies can grow old better

How societies can grow old better

Adapting from tribal societies can enhance our treatment of the elderly, blending respect with practical value in modern contexts.

Societal values and the practical usefulness of older individuals vary, influencing how different cultures regard their elders.

Learning from traditional societies can offer insights into valuing elder wisdom, fostering intergenerational bonds, and redefining aging.