Andrew Scott, an economist and author specializing in longevity, dives into the transformative implications of our aging society. He discusses how perceptions of aging are shifting, viewing longer lifespans as opportunities rather than burdens. Scott emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and adapting public policy to support extended life stages. He critiques traditional life models, encourages intergenerational dialogue, and highlights the need to balance wealth accumulation with meaningful experiences as we navigate new life dynamics.
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Longevity is Opportunity
Society views an aging population as a problem, but people are living longer, healthier lives.
We should view increased lifespan as having more time, not just more old people.
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Changing Age
Chronological and biological age are diverging, we're aging better.
Increased life expectancy is like adding 20 years at age 50, changing life's structure.
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Shifting Demographics
In the UK, more women over 40 had children than women under 20.
Divorce rates are falling overall but rising among over-50s, even over-80s.
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Andrew Scott is an economist and an author.
Society has never been so old and yet never had so long still to live. More women had children over the age of 40 than under the age of 20 in 2019 and 1 in 5 women born today will reach 100 years old.
What does this ageing globe mean for how we should see our life's journey? How should public policy be changed? And what are we going to do with all these old people (including ourselves)?
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