Let's end ageism

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August 9, 2017 Today's TED Talk Let's end ageism 11:37 minutes · TED2017 It's not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. It's ageism, a prejudice that pits us against our future selves -- and each other. Ashton Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against the last socially acceptable prejudice. "Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured," she says. "It is a natural, powerful, lifelong process that unites us all." Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How do ideas travel? From Twitter to word of mouth, explore the ways ideas spread so quickly from person to person. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:08:17 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM The surprising plant-fungi relationship that could help feed us, even as the world heats up How can you protect crops against global warming? One answer: find the secrets of plants that already thrive in the most punishing climates, says microbiologist Rusty Rodriguez. Read more »   Download the TED app

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