The Future of Longevity: Can we live long and prosper?
Human longevity is drastically increasing. In the coming years, it seems possible that we will live out our extra years or even decades in vitality and good health. But will we be able to keep pace? In an age of rapid technological and scientific progress, our communities, politics, and economic institutions are underprepared for the coming challenge of longer human lives. If the average lifespan extends to 100 or even 150, what will it mean for marriage, the work force, and personal financial planning? What about the economy and entitlement programs? How can we plan now for increased human longevity and its inevitable impact on society and policy?
Gary Koenig
Director of Economic Security, AARP's Public Policy Institute
Michael Birt
Director, Center for Sustainable Health, Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute
Wilhelmina Leigh
Senior Research Associate, Economic Security, Civic Engagement and Governance Institute, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
Stephen Goss
Chief Actuary, Social Security Administration
Moderator
Will Saletan
National correspondent covering science, technology, and politics, Slate
Thanks to Prudential Financial, Inc. for their support of this event.
[ Ссылка ]
