Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Andrew J. Scott explains why simply raising the State Pension Age isn’t the solution to retirement and longevity challenges.
In this Longevity Forum session, Andrew J. Scott, co-founder of The Longevity Forum, explores the “100-Year Life Logic” and why our current approach to retirement is outdated. While we are living longer, raising the State Pension Age alone may worsen inequalities, particularly for those with shorter life expectancy, and fail to address the deeper challenges of longevity and workforce participation.
Key topics covered:
The 100-Year Life: Why people need to work longer and plan differently.
Inequality Impact: Raising the State Pension Age disproportionately affects the poorest.
Hidden Costs: Understanding the implications of the “Triple Lock.”
Policy Insights: Why chronological age is a poor basis for retirement policy.
Sustainable Solutions: Rethinking work, retirement, and economic strategy for a longer-living population.
This talk connects longevity, economics, and public policy, providing actionable insights for individuals and policymakers navigating the 100-Year Life.
Andrew J. Scott explains why simply raising the State Pension Age isn’t the solution to retirement and longevity challenges.
In this Longevity Forum session, Andrew J. Scott, co-founder of The Longevity Forum, explores the “100-Year Life Logic” and why our current approach to retirement is outdated. While we are living longer, raising the State Pension Age alone may worsen inequalities, particularly for those with shorter life expectancy, and fail to address the deeper challenges of longevity and workforce participation.
Key topics covered:
The 100-Year Life: Why people need to work longer and plan differently.
Inequality Impact: Raising the State Pension Age disproportionately affects the poorest.
Hidden Costs: Understanding the implications of the “Triple Lock.”
Policy Insights: Why chronological age is a poor basis for retirement policy.
Sustainable Solutions: Rethinking work, retirement, and economic strategy for a longer-living population.
This talk connects longevity, economics, and public policy, providing actionable insights for individuals and policymakers navigating the 100-Year Life.
