EPISODE · Jul 30, 2024 · 5 MIN
Ageism: The $850 Billion Discrimination Epidemic
from Understand All · host Aaron Barlow
Discover the shocking truth about ageism, the discrimination epidemic that costs the U.S. economy $850 billion annually. From the workplace to healthcare, media representation to innovation, this eye-opening episode explores the pervasive impact of ageism on individuals, society, and the economy. Uncover surprising statistics, bust age-old myths, and learn how embracing age diversity can lead to a more equitable and innovative world. Join host Aslekeir Gairleif on a thought-provoking journey that challenges your assumptions about aging and inspires you to become an agent of change in the fight against ageism.
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Discover the shocking truth about ageism, the discrimination epidemic that costs the U.S. economy $850 billion annually. From the workplace to healthcare, media representation to innovation, this eye-opening episode explores the pervasive impact of ageism on individuals, society, and the economy. Uncover surprising statistics, bust age-old myths, and learn how embracing age diversity can lead to a more equitable and innovative world. Join host Aslekeir Gairleif on a thought-provoking journey that challenges your assumptions about aging and inspires you to become an agent of change in the fight against ageism.
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