Old. Young. Whatever.
Ageism, the discrimination against age groups, remains an issue that does not receive the attention it deserves. The consequences are far-reaching: skills shortages, conflicts over work-life balance, struggles to attract new talent, and leadership challenges are all closely linked to this topic – yet there is little awareness around it. One reason for this is that age discrimination is often only seen as an issue for older people. In reality, age-related biases affect us throughout our lives, from childhood to old age.
This book, written by two people from vastly different age groups, offers a comprehensive look at how current conflicts and challenges are interconnected. It highlights new approaches, models, and existing solutions, providing much-needed insights for a long-overdue debate.
The central thesis is simple: our concept of age is outdated, as it ignores societal, technological, medical, and economic developments from the industrial era. By updating this concept, we lay the foundation for progress that benefits everyone, as every person experiences age discrimination in some form at different stages of life.
