Forward Thinking

Forward Thinking on how to live with our longer lives with Andrew J. Scott

Jul 26, 2023

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Quick takeaways

Extended longevity reshapes retirement norms towards purpose-driven careers.

Investments in preventative healthcare and AI-driven screenings are crucial for longer, healthier lives.

Deep dives

Longevity and Multiple Stages of Life

Living longer has reshaped the traditional stages of life, leading to questions about retirement and intellectual engagement beyond financial considerations. The shift towards healthier and longer lives introduces new career structures, emphasizing purpose and mental activity alongside financial stability.

Introduction

5min

The Evolution of Life Expectancy

2min

The Benefits of Longevity

4min

GDP and Longevity

2min

The Changes in Attitudes Around Retirement

3min

The Root Cause of Ageism

3min

The Impact of Economic Metrics on Aging

3min

The Importance of Preventative Health

4min

The Evergreen Imperative

2min

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The Importance of Incentives in Aging

3min

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The Importance of Generation Diversity in the Workplace

3min

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The Future of Productivity

2min

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AI and the Future of Work

3min

14.

The Uncertainty of Life Expectancy

2min

15.

The Future of Economics

2min

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The Importance of Long-Termity

2min

Co-host Janet Bush talks with Andrew J. Scott. Scott is professor of economics at London Business School; his work focuses on the economics of longevity. He's co-founder of the Longevity Forum and a member of the World Economic Forum's Council on Healthy Aging and Longevity, topics that are very much the focus of the McKinsey Health Institute. His book The 100-Year Life has sold more than a million copies in 15 languages. In this podcast, he covers topics including the following:

What benefits could greater longevity offer to economies?
Redefining retirement
What could be done to help people live healthier for longer

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