i am fortunate to have two remarkable such role models and sheroes in my life kenny s mother, anne ausubel, who is now 98 years old and living independently in her new york apartment to this day, with a mind that zips through the new york times crossword puzzle faster than any person i ve ever seen, and a memory that dwarfs an elephant's; and my mother, who s here, rhea goodman, whose lifelong learning and indomitable creativity manifests in her radio show and podcast series, living juicy. [laughter] unless we create conditions [applause] yeah. that s how i feel. unless we create conditions conducive to tapping the wisdom and know-how of this rapidly expanding group, our entire society will suffer dire economic, cultural and social repercussions. also, as we face the rise of authoritarian regimes, along with climate change, it s going to take the concerted efforts of the two groups most affected by ageism the youngers and the elders, or olders, as ashton calls them, as well as people of all colors, classes, genders and backgrounds working together in solidarity and mutual mentorship to hel