Director, Stanford Center on Longevity
Dr. Laura Carstensen is a pioneering psychologist recognized for her research on aging, emotions, and her efforts to redefine the way society views the aging population.
By 2050, two billion people will be over 60 — but are we actually ready to listen to them? Ashton Applewhite, Dr. Ken Dychtwald, and Laura Carstensen debate whether the growing visibility of older adults in media and culture is genuine empowerment or just a more palatable form of invisibility.