Our Aging World as a Graphic
Written by: Richard Caro. Posted: October 18, 2013.
Food for thought. What will life be like when a third of the population in a country is over 60? We definitely need ways for "80 to become the new 60".
Last Updated: May 13, 2020.
Richard Caro
Scientist turned entrepreneur. Strategic adviser to emerging growth companies. Occasional angel investor. Oxford PhD (Physics). Co-founder: Tech-enhanced Life.
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