Longer Lifespans

Humans have long been obsessed with immortality. Over the past century public health improvements and medical developments have significantly increased the length of human life, almost doubling life expectancy for the average person. But rather than celebrate this extraordinary achievement, many worry whether an aging society will bankrupt countries, destroy pensions, increase health costs and lead inevitably to a weaker economy. Today’s episode features Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School and fellow of the World Economic Forum, and Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics at London Business School and Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford University who previously taught at Harvard and London School of Economics. Together, Lynda and Andrew are the authors of the book The New Long Life: A Framework for Flourishing in a Changing World. We also welcome Alice de Lamaze, Senior Investment Manager at Pictet Asset Management, and Derick Bader, Head of Marketing at Pictet Asset Management and Equity Partner of the Pictet Group, who moderates this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices