How to Age Up

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About How to Age Up

The science around aging is expanding but are our cultural narratives keeping up?

Season 8, Trailer

Introducing: How to Age Up

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Season 7, Episode 6

Best of “How To”: Make Small Talk

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Season 7, Episode 5

Best of “How To”: Identify What You Enjoy

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Season 7, Episode 4

Best of “How To”: Waste Time

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Season 7, Episode 3

Best of “How To”: The Infrastructure of Community

What factors impact our ability to connect?

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Season 7, Episode 2

Best of “How To”: Rest

There’s a difference between leisure and laziness.

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Season 7, Episode 1

Best of “How To”: Spend Time on What You Value

How to make the most of your downtime

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Season 6, Episode 7

How to Know What's Real: How to Know What’s Really Propaganda

How the history of propaganda helps us understand our current reality

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