Jared Diamond: How societies can grow old better
Джаред Даймонд: Як полегшити старіння у сучасному суспільстві
Jared Diamond investigates why cultures prosper or decline -- and what we can learn by taking a broad look across many kinds of societies. Full bio
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retirements homes for the elderly,
for the past 50 years,
food for the grandchildren.
respect for older people
in the status of the elderly
in the status of the elderly
good at multiplying numbers
from raising their own children.
conditions and technology.
of not dropping atomic bombs.
to make use of those things
much better than younger people
about dangers than we do.
predispose us to those diseases,
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Jared Diamond - Civilization scholarJared Diamond investigates why cultures prosper or decline -- and what we can learn by taking a broad look across many kinds of societies.
Why you should listen
In his books Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse (and the popular PBS and National Geographic documentaries they inspired), big-picture scholar Jared Diamond explores civilizations and why they all seem to fall. Now in his latest book, The World Until Yesterday, Diamond examines small, traditional, tribal societies -- and suggests that modern civilization is only our latest solution to survival.
Diamond’s background in evolutionary biology, geography and physiology informs his integrated vision of human history. He posits that success -- and failure -- depends on how well societies adapt to their changing environment.
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