Jared Diamond
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author | Public Relations & Cultural Dynamics
About
Jared Diamond is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and professor of geography at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has spent decades investigating why some societies thrive while others decline, drawing insights from a wide range of cultures and civilizations.
Diamond's groundbreaking books, including 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' and 'Collapse', have transformed our understanding of human history and the factors that shape societal success. His keynotes provide audiences with a sweeping, data-driven perspective on the public relations challenges and opportunities facing organizations in an ever-changing world.
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How societies can grow old better
There's an irony behind the latest efforts to extend human life: It's no picnic to be an old person in a youth-oriented society. Older people can become isolated, lacking meaningful work and low on funds. In this intriguing talk, Jared Diamond looks at how many different societies treat their elders -- some better, some worse -- and suggests we all take advantage of experience.
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