Postoji jedna ironija u današnjim nastojanjima ka produženju ljudskog veka: nije lako biti starija osoba u društvu okrenutom ka mladima. Stariji ljudi mogu ostatiti isključeni, bez značajnog posla i na minimalnim sredstvima. U svom intrigantnom govoru, Džered Dajmond se osvrće na to kako se različita društva odnose prema svojim starijima - neka bolje, neka gore - i predlaže da svi učimo iz ovog iskustva.

Kako društva mogu bolje da ostare zajedno

The way societies treat older people ranges from abandonment in harsh environments to deep reverence in family-centered cultures. In the United States, many elderly live apart from their children and feel isolated, while traditional societies often keep elders at the heart of community life. Older people in traditional groups remain valued for their knowledge, caregiving, and leadership, especially in times of crisis. As lifespans lengthen, modern society risks wasting the talents and experience of its aging population.

Modern Societies Fail Their Elders While Tradition Offers Lessons