Book Review: "Going On and On" Argues Australia's Longevity Crisis is About Power, Not Age
Lourne Visser/Unsplash Australia’s widening generational gap of wealth and inequality could reach record levels within years, suggests recent research . This tension is playing out in national debates over the budget and the housing crisis, as well as provocative new books and films taking aim at baby boomers. But centuries ago, Anglo–Irish politician Edmund Burke painted a very idealistic picture of the generational social contract. He described society as a partnership not
Lucinda Holdforth's book, "Going On and On: Why Our Longevity Threatens the Future," challenges the notion that Australia's societal problems stem solely from an aging population. Instead, Holdforth argues that the core issue lies in the concentration of power, with older generations unwilling to relinquish control. The book critiques the generational social contract, suggesting that extended longevity creates a structural imbalance that distorts democracy and economic priorities. Holdforth's perspective, siding with younger generations, offers a provocative analysis of intergenerational fairness.
This book provides a critical perspective on intergenerational equity and power dynamics, urging a reevaluation of how societal resources and political influence are distributed in aging populations.
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