Ashton Applewhite: Let’s end ageism | TED Talk

Here’s my big disclaimer: I admit it–I’m ageist myself. But as this video that Bob Watson forwarded to me pointed out, we all are. I suppose that since I think that I am up against both sexism and ageism myself lately, I’m more keen to it. But I’m just as bad about going with some of the ageist “norms” and dishing it out as well, and I need to learn to adjust my own behavior as well.

Nonetheless, there’s some great points in this TED talk, and it’s worth taking the time to watch this. Let’s do our best to end ageism. This is something that affects all of us in some way or another, and as it gets worse in the tech field, we need to stamp it out before it gets worse.

(Thanks again, Bob, for your great insights that we can share! You are one smart guy, and I’m learning so much from you right now!)

What do you think about Ashton Applewhite’s statements? Include your comments below.

–TechCommGeekMom

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