The Super Age with Bradley Schurman

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the coming Super Age, there will be more people older than 65 than those under the age of 18. Today’s episode delves into the reasons why this upcoming period poses great potential, but is also fraught with incredible peril if we do nothing to solve for it. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest on today’s episode is Bradley Schurman, a demographic futurist who deals with the business of longevity. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In his latest book,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, Bradley explores our inconsistent relationship with aging, how ageism impacts us today, and the possibilities for personal and societal prosperity during the Super Age. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Imagine a retirement that looks like a period of evolution, where we change our role in society, rather than stepping to the side. If that vision sounds dynamic and exciting to you, I think you’ll find today’s conversation captivating.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We discussed:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The unique challenges of retiring from physical jobs vs. knowledge jobs</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Staying aware of how we speak to older adults (and avoiding childlike talk)</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why having strong sense of life purpose is the greatest drug there is</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How social connectedness is the best solution for extending a healthy lifespan</span><span