Lets end ageism, Ashton Applewhite

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 Check out more TED talks: The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from