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Recode Decode: Ashton Applewhite

Apr 1, 2019

Ashton Applewhite, a prominent writer and activist challenging ageism, shares her insights on fostering a positive perception of aging. She critiques Silicon Valley's obsession with youth and explores the harmful effects of age discrimination in tech. The conversation delves into the medical benefits of realistic attitudes toward aging, the importance of focusing on healthspan over lifespan, and the communal fight against ageism. Applewhite encourages listeners to rethink stereotypes and embrace the aging process as a vital part of life.

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Ashton Applewhite

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Reframing Aging: A Call to Action

14min

Challenging Ageism: Insights from a New Manifesto

2min

Challenging Ageism in Tech Culture

13min

Exploring Aging, Happiness, and the Quest for Immortality

5min

Embracing Aging: Healthspan Over Lifespan

7min

Exploring Ageism and Beyond

2min

Writer and activist Ashton Applewhite talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about her new book, "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism."

In this episode: What society gets wrong about aging; a realistic picture of mental and physical decline; why Applewhite wrote her "manifesto"; why we need to start with ourselves to fight ageism; how Silicon Valley fetishizes youth; How do you change attitudes in tech?; tech’s investments in delaying aging and extending healthspan; and the medical benefits of having a realistic attitude towards aging.

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