Ageism

Silicon Valley’s 40 OVER 40 list!

sonia July 15, 2014July 16, 2014 Ageism

Thanks, TechCrunch! While most publications put together a “40 under 40” list, TechCrunch decided to take on the myth that only young people innovate. Here’s their 40 OVER 40 list of SV digerati. Frank Barbieri, who put together the list

Ageism in Hollywood

sonia June 9, 2014June 9, 2014 Ageism

Norman Lear, producer of ground-breaking shows such as All in the Family, Maude, and The Jeffersons says he’s facing agism among those who fund TV shows. The 91 year old, who loves to take on controversial issues, says that no

Value in retraining older individuals

sonia April 30, 2014 Ageism, longevity

“Age should no longer determine the appropriate end of a working life,” writes the Economist Magazine. This seems reasonable to me, especially given that people are healthier now than ever before (and thus able to work longer). But as the

Culture clash in Silicon Valley? Young vs. Old?

sonia March 12, 2014 Ageism

While this article by a young computer science major feels naively ageist (assumes that older engineers are ‘intimidated’ by newer code), he also makes some interesting points about culture clashes between generations. He says, “If you are 50, no matter