""Our social structures, mostly in the Western world, are built off a 20th-century construct, when life expectancy was 62. Retirement was a concept created in the 1930s, when there were about 7.8 million people who were 65 or older. We brought all those constructs into the 21st century, where life expectancy in the U.S. hovers around 80. In Asia, it's almost reaching 90.""
""It really has created this aha moment that if you are 50 and healthy, you may live another 30, 40 years, which means all the rules have to be rewritten.""
The longevity movement emphasizes not only extending life spans but also enhancing health spans, reflecting a shift from traditional aging concepts. Michael Clinton's work, including his upcoming book, Longevity Nation, explores how societal structures around aging are outdated. With increasing life expectancies, particularly in the U.S. and Asia, there is a need to redefine aging and retirement. Clinton highlights that many people in their 50s can expect to live for several more decades, necessitating a reevaluation of societal norms regarding aging.
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