Week Four :: July 13–19
The Longevity Opportunity: How Longer Lives Are Changing the World
Do we really want to live forever? While being “forever young” may still be the stuff of dreams, longer lifespans are a reality of modern life. Living to 110 years old — at least — means new challenges for both individuals and society; how we meet those challenges will have lasting ramifications.
- What issues do longer lifespans present? We examine the political, the financial, the biological, the emotional.
- Where the scientific meets the ethical, we ask: We can live longer, but should we? Will longer lives exacerbate existing inequities?
- This isn’t a question for future generations — this is a question for us, right now. How are you going to adapt in this changing reality?
Morning Lectures
10:45 a.m., Monday-Friday, Amphitheater
Ideas and opinions are exchanged in an open, challenging atmosphere, and Chautauqua's knowledgeable audiences have the opportunity to participate in question-and-answer sessions at the conclusion of the lectures.
