We are in a world where most American citizens over the age of 12 share things with each other online. Clay Shirky ageamericancitizen Change image and share on social
It is a tremendous honor to be named poet laureate, but one that I find humbling as well, because it's the kind of thing that makes me feel like - even as it's been bestowed upon me - I must continue to live up to what it means... Being the younger laureate in the age of social media is a new challenge. Natasha Trethewey agebestowchallenge share on social
Libraries have a PR problem - or at least that's what they call it when no one under the age of 40 walks through the door. To bring in a younger crowd, the paper pushers have turned to tech to bring in the public. DVDs, CDs and, yes, even videogames are hitting the shelves of your local library. Rob Manuel agebringcall share on social
In a machine age, dressmaking is one of the last refuges of the human, the personal, the inimitable. Christian Dior agedressmakinghuman Change image and share on social
If repression has indeed been the fundamental link between power, knowledge, and sexuality since the classical age, it stands to reason that we will not be able to free ourselves from it except at a considerable cost. Michel Foucault ageclassicalconsiderable share on social
Young people looking for adventure fiction now generally turn to fantasy, but for those of a certain age, the spy thriller has long been the escape reading of choice. Michael Dirda adventureagechoice Change image and share on social
In America, everyone's always hiding their age. Marina Abramovic ageamericahide Change image and share on social
I've been very lucky and I have a happy old age with good family and friends still around. Maeve Binchy agefamilyfriend Change image and share on social
I'm an old guy. I don't hustle and I don't bustle. So sometimes you're behind, but that's okay. Your peace of mind is more important. I have seen the people who hustle and bustle, and they are already gone, at a young age. They could have enjoyed life. Kumar Pallana agebustleenjoy share on social