Longevity and Retirement in the Intelligent Age
Klaus Schwab
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Rethink what it means to grow older.
In the second volume of his Intelligent Age Series, Klaus Schwab challenges outdated assumptions about aging, work, and purpose. With longer lifespans, today’s older...
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Rethink what it means to grow older. In the second volume of his Intelligent Age Series, Klaus Schwab challenges outdated assumptions about aging, work, and purpose. With longer lifespans, today’s older adults are healthier, more educated, and more active than ever. Their experience and wisdom are invaluable, offering society the chance to harness and celebrate them. Longevity and Retirement in the Intelligent Age shows how businesses, communities, and individuals can harness the untapped potential of aging employees and retirees. When fully engaged, older adults can drive innovation, mentorship, and meaningful contributions that benefit everyone. This book also explores how technology and AI can power lifelong learning, skill-building, and productivity, turning retirement from an ending into the start of a purposeful, opportunity-filled chapter. Get ready to: Challenge conventional ideas about aging and discover how longer, healthier lives open doors to new opportunities. Tap into the skills, wisdom, and energy of older adults to drive impact in business, community, and personal life. Leverage AI and modern tools to keep learning, growing, and making a difference at any stage of life. Whether you’re approaching retirement, managing a multigenerational workforce, or simply curious about the future of aging, this book offers a roadmap to a vibrant, impactful second half of life. The future of aging isn’t about slowing down. It’s about stepping up. Duration - 7h 9m. Author - Klaus Schwab. Narrator - Digital Voice Bill E. Published Date - Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Schwab Academy ©.
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English
Introduction
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Preface
Duration:00:05:23
Preface to the Intelligent Age Series
Duration:00:06:41
Chapter 1: The Changing Landscape of Retirement
Duration:00:00:51
From Inception to Obsolescence: A Brief History of Retirement
Duration:00:02:26
The Longevity Revolution: Living 20–30 Years Beyond 65
Duration:00:03:05
Economic, Social, and Technological Tides Reshaping Retirement
Duration:00:08:50
A New Paradigm for the 21st Century: Purpose, Engagement, and Adaptability
Duration:00:07:10
Chapter 2: Evolving Cultural Attitudes Toward Aging
Duration:00:00:54
Cultural Attitudes through History: From Reverence to Ageism
Duration:00:04:09
The Media Mirror: Stereotypes and Modern Perceptions
Duration:00:07:16
The Psychology of Aging: Identity, Self-Perception, and Emotional Well-Being
Duration:00:06:16
Redefining the Mindset of Aging: From Limitation to Growth
Duration:00:09:52
A Case Study of Reinvention: New Beginnings in Later Life
Duration:00:02:42
Opening New Horizon in Later Life
Duration:00:02:10
Chapter 3: The Longevity Revolution – Extending Lifespan and Health Span
Duration:00:01:12
Lifespan vs. Health Span: Quality and Quantity
Duration:00:03:10
Breakthroughs in Longevity Science: Tapping the Biology of Aging
Duration:00:00:47
Gene Therapies – Editing Our Biological Clock
Duration:00:05:08
Stem Cells and Organ Regeneration – Rebuilding the Body from Within
Duration:00:07:06
AI-Driven Drug Discovery – Accelerating the Search for Longevity Molecules
Duration:00:07:19
Senolytics: Cleaning Out the Cellular Trash: A Word of Caution
Duration:00:07:20
Lifestyle Interventions: Living Longer by Living Better
Duration:00:00:55
Eat Less, Live Longer: Caloric Restriction and Fasting
Duration:00:05:38
The Fountain of Youth in Motion: Exercise and Longevity
Duration:00:07:23
AI-Powered Personalized Health: Precision Longevity for Everyone
Duration:00:08:55
Lessons from Long Lives: Supercentenarians and Longevity Pioneers
Duration:00:00:46
Secrets of the Oldest Old
Duration:00:06:10
Pioneers Pushing the Limits
Duration:00:07:03
10 Practical Tips for Healthy Aging Based on the Latest Longevity Research
Duration:00:11:14
Chapter 4: The Ethical and Societal Implications of Living Longer
Duration:00:00:56
Rethinking Work and Retirement
Duration:00:01:11
Generational and Family Dynamics
Duration:00:02:55
Healthcare and Policy
Duration:00:03:28
Personal Meaning and Life Trajectories
Duration:00:02:25
A New Horizon for Humanity
Duration:00:04:28
Chapter 5: Technology’s Supportive Role
Duration:00:00:47
AI for Health: Personalized Care and Prevention
Duration:00:07:39
Robotics and Automation: The New Care Companions
Duration:00:10:21
Staying Connected: Digital Platforms and Virtual Engagement
Duration:00:10:25
The Silver Economy: New Opportunities for Work and Contribution
Duration:00:09:12
Trailblazers: Retirees Redefining Life with Tech
Duration:00:08:36
Challenges and Ethical Considerations in the Tech-Aging Nexus
Duration:00:11:08
Chapter 6: Social Entrepreneurship in Retirement – Creating Impact Beyond a Career
Duration:00:01:07
The Power of Experience and Networks in Social Entrepreneurship
Duration:00:01:39
My Journey: From Economic Platforms to Social Impact
Duration:00:01:47
Identifying a Meaningful Cause
Duration:00:01:43
Funding and Sustainability: How to Finance a Social Enterprise
Duration:00:01:50
Structuring and Scaling a Social Enterprise
Duration:00:01:01
The Role of Intergenerational Collaboration
Duration:00:00:46
Balancing Purpose and Lifestyle
Duration:00:00:43
Social Entrepreneurship as the Ultimate Encore
Duration:00:00:52
Chapter 7: The Evolving Role of Government and Social Security – Financial Planning for Longevity
Duration:00:00:54
Adapting Public Support to Longer Lives
Duration:00:09:03
Emerging Trends and Tools for the Longevity Era
Duration:00:10:53
Embracing Financial Longevity with Confidence
Duration:00:08:47
Chapter 8: The Search for Purpose
Duration:00:01:00
Purpose for Health and Longevity
Duration:00:06:03
From Career to Calling
Duration:00:07:57
Personal Reflections
Duration:00:04:57
Chapter 9: The Power of Social Connections in Retirement
Duration:00:00:48
The Longevity and Well-Being Benefits of Strong Relationships
Duration:00:04:10
The Hidden Risks of Isolation and Loneliness
Duration:00:03:49
The Benefits of Team Sports
Duration:00:01:38
The Power of Intergenerational Connections
Duration:00:03:13
The Value of Embracing the Social Horizon
Duration:00:04:58
Chapter 10: Lifelong Learning and Intellectual Engagement in Retirement
Duration:00:01:10
The Brain Benefits of Lifelong Learning
Duration:00:03:42
Purpose, Adaptability, and Resilience through Learning
Duration:00:03:28
A World of Learning Opportunities for Retirees
Duration:00:07:49
Incorporating Intellectual Engagement into Daily Life
Duration:00:12:38
A Lifelong Journey of the Mind
Duration:00:03:11
Chapter 11: Intellectual Curiosity – The Key to Lifelong Learning and Fulfillment
Duration:00:01:29
Intellectual Curiosity as the Ultimate Cognitive Fitness
Duration:00:02:25
The Power of Asking Questions and Staying Open to Discovery
Duration:00:01:46
Intellectual Curiosity as a Social Connector
Duration:00:01:39
Creating a Curiosity-Driven Life in Retirement
Duration:00:01:36
The Link between Curiosity, Longevity, and Fulfillment
Duration:00:01:26
The Power of Staying Curious
Duration:00:00:50
Chapter 12: Embracing New Horizons – A Purposeful Retirement
Duration:00:01:05
Creating a Legacy: Lasting Impact beyond Yourself: Defining My Legacy
Duration:00:09:45
Philosophy and Reflection: Finding Meaning through Change
Duration:00:06:31
Spiritual Dimensions: Nourishing the Soul in Later Life
Duration:00:05:35
Holistic Preparation: Balancing Financial, Emotional, and Social Well-Being
Duration:00:08:59
Looking Ahead: Retirement as a Gift
Duration:00:01:03
Chapter 13: The New Social Contract
Duration:00:01:37
Changing Public Perceptions of Aging
Duration:00:02:51
Rethinking Retirement Systems
Duration:00:07:45
Workplace Inclusion and Age Diversity
Duration:00:05:22
Healthcare and Well-Being Policies
Duration:00:05:46
Economic and Business Adaptation
Duration:00:06:38
The Longevity Revolution
Duration:00:10:30
Epilogue: A Life Shaped by Purpose and Global Engagement
Duration:00:08:46