Gerontology: Tackling an Evergreen Question with Andy Chia

 

Course Title: Gerontology: Tackling an Evergreen Question

Course Instructor: Andy Chia, WSE '07 (MSE)

Brought to you by Odyssey  

June 21, 2023 - July 26, 2023 (6 sessions)

Wednesday, 6PM ET 

Virtual via Zoom

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as saying, "The only sure thing in life are taxes and death." While taxes are beyond my paygrade, death and ageing are questions that are worth exploring. Biologically, almost all organisms die, but why is that and what about the outliers? Beyond that, how should we handle ageing populations and changing societal structures? These and other ethical questions about gerontological care, dying with dignity, sustaining populations and environments for future generations, and more will be covered. 

Course Overview:

• Understanding the history of ageing and gerontology
• Learning more about the roles of populations and sociology in the context of ageing
• Examining the role that modern medicine and advancements have on ageing
• Assessing and tackling the philosophy/ethics behind life, death, "dying with dignity," and ageing
• Thinking about what ageing equity and environmental health mean for us and other people

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