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Retirement feels like a normal part of life today, but for most of human history, it simply did not exist. Before pensions, Social Security, and retirement communities, most people worked until they were physically unable to continue. So what happened to old people before retirement was invented?
In this video, we explore the surprising history of retirement, from ancient civilizations and medieval villages to the factories of the Industrial Revolution. Discover how elderly people survived before government pensions, why growing life expectancy transformed society, and how the rise of modern industry created the need for a formal retirement age. Learn about the origins of Social Security, the first pension systems, and the economic forces that changed old age forever.
Resources:
The Invention of Retirement: The Baby Boomers' Economic Legacy – Oxford University Press – https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-invention-of-retirement-9780195152104
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