EdCast A Real Wise Guy Posted May 16, 2013 By Matt Weber Internationally renowned gerontologist Karl Pillemer's research examines how people develop and change throughout their lives. His recent set of studies, The Legacy Project, aims to find out what older people know about life that the rest of us don't. Pillemer's recent book, 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans, explores the lessons he learned. In this edition of the EdCast, Pillemer, professor of human development at Cornell University, discusses his book, where you can find the wisest Americans, and what just makes them so wise.About the Harvard EdCast The Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. EdCast An education podcast that keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles EdCast Equality or Equity? Jeff Duncan-Andrade discusses why schools need to be equity-focused and how equality hasn't produced the results needed EdCast Teaching Race Shouldn't Be Terrifying EdCast Making the Rounds