Eszter Hargittai and John Palfrey: "Wired Wisdom: How to Age Better Online"

Thu Sep 04 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

1620 Orrington Ave | Evanston

Bookends & Beginnings
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Eszter Hargittai and John Palfrey: "Wired Wisdom: How to Age Better Online"
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A surprising window into the online lives of people sixty and over—offering essential insights, no matter your age.
About this Event

Bookends & Beginnings is pleased to present an evening with , president of the MacArthur Foundation, and , the Chair in Internet Use & Society at the University of Zurich, for a discussion of their jointly authored new book . The event will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on September 4, followed by a book signing.

With in-depth research and thoughtful interviews, Wired Wisdom debunks stereotypes and offers practical advice for how to build thriving intergenerational communities, both on and offline.

holds the Chair in Internet Use & Society in the Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of Zurich. She is the author or editor of five books, most recently .

is president of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including . He is based in Chicago.

Pre-registration is available now for anyone who wishes to preorder the book (available for pickup on or after July 10). General admission will open on July 1; space will be limited based on remaining availability. Secure your spot with a preordered copy today!

The MiniBar will be open at 5:00 PM for Happy Hour before this event.


Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Happy Hour
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Book Talk and Q&A
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Book Signing
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1620 Orrington Ave, 1620 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, United States

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