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Jared Diamond: How societies can grow old better
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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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TED.com
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TEDTalks, TED, Talks, aging, culture, social change, TED2013, 2013
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