Ageism in tech: Older adults should be included in the design of new technologies
Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) we might hold towards others or ourselves based on age.
Ageism is a unique form of discrimination, given that it's universal—it's often referred to as the last acceptable form of discrimination. Ageism often intersects with other forms of discrimination, including sexism, racism and ableism.
When it comes to the development and distribution of technology, ageism has important implications. It not only shapes whether new technologies are adopted by older adults, but it also influences how new technologies are developed and marketed.
In recent years, there has been increasing awareness of how digital technologies and platforms can discriminate on the bases of gender, race and class. However, ageism has received less attention.
love
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noun
A profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend.
Sexual passion or desire.
A person toward whom love is felt; beloved person; sweetheart.
(used as a term of endearment, affection, or the like):
A love affair; an intensely amorous incident; amour.
Sexual intercourse; copulation.
Love, a personification of sexual affection, as Eros or Cupid.
Affectionate concern for the well-being of others:
The love of one's neighbor.
Strong predilection, enthusiasm, or liking for anything:
Her love of books.
The object or thing so liked:
The theater was her great love.
The benevolent affection of God for His creatures, or the reverent affection due from them to God.
A word formerly used in communications to represent the letter
to have love or affection for:
All her students love her.
to have a profoundly tender, passionate affection for (another person).
to have love or affection for another person; be in love.
love up, to hug and cuddle:
She loves him up every chance she gets.