We all want long lives, so why are we so afraid of growing old? Anti-ageism campaigner Ashton Applewhite works to dismantle the ageism that is woven into our societies.

Whether they live in retirement homes or refugee camps, millions and millions of older people in the world lack voice, access and equal rights.

Ashton Applewhite

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Photo credit: Yaya Stempler

This talk was chaired by Caroline Baum.