I first discovered The Villages through J. Coughlin’s analysis in The Longevity Economy.
Then I followed the rumors about swinger clubs, and eventually I wrote several essays where I analyzed The Villages from a European perspective.
My conclusion is that we should develop similar communities in Europe, where we don’t really have a proper answer for younger retirees. We insist on keeping them in their homes at all costs, but very often that ends up meaning boredom, isolation, and ostracism. Sure, The Villages might feel a bit like Disneyland, but I believe many people’s lives could use a bit more fun and a bit more Disneyland!
To me this underscores the value of your ‘experiment’: “We have no real map for what life after 50 looks like.” Many of us work until we can’t any longer and then contemplate what comes next, never imagining what’s possible.
There's so much that sounds really cool about that place! I admit I'd have a hard time with the MAGA aspect, even if it isn't everyone; I've gotten used to living in a very blue bubble.
I first discovered The Villages through J. Coughlin’s analysis in The Longevity Economy.
Then I followed the rumors about swinger clubs, and eventually I wrote several essays where I analyzed The Villages from a European perspective.
My conclusion is that we should develop similar communities in Europe, where we don’t really have a proper answer for younger retirees. We insist on keeping them in their homes at all costs, but very often that ends up meaning boredom, isolation, and ostracism. Sure, The Villages might feel a bit like Disneyland, but I believe many people’s lives could use a bit more fun and a bit more Disneyland!
That’s fascinating Alexandre. Would love to read those essays.
To me this underscores the value of your ‘experiment’: “We have no real map for what life after 50 looks like.” Many of us work until we can’t any longer and then contemplate what comes next, never imagining what’s possible.
There's so much that sounds really cool about that place! I admit I'd have a hard time with the MAGA aspect, even if it isn't everyone; I've gotten used to living in a very blue bubble.
Interesting, Ive been similarly curious, although, Im 65 and just getting to curious about it.