How old is old...?
"At the age of 102, Australia's oldest working scientist says he has not given up hope he can retain his office and freedom on campus after a Perth university told him to leave his post.
Honorary research associate Dr David Goodall has been inundated with support from around the country after the news he had been declared unfit to be on campus made headlines.
But at 102, Dr Goodall lives an exceptional life.
Still an avid traveller, he took a trip to the Abrolhos Islands, 60 kilometres off the West Australian coast with his daughter and a naturalist group in May this year.
Dr Goodall went on small boat tour to observe the seals and explored the deserted islands looking for wildlife.
He lives alone unassisted, does his own shopping on the weekends and travels to the Joondalup campus at least four days a week, making the 90-minute commute that involves catching two buses and a train.
Dr Goodall still enjoys reading Shakespeare and performs poetry to a reading group every week with 10 other friends."...
What an amazing example to all the human beings that think they have had enough of work at the age of 30...
Do you think he should be put out to pasture when his mind and intelligence are of someone half his age..?
Was just about to go when I saw this post...I have the greatest of admiration for someone like Dr Goodall and hope with all my heart he retains his position at Edith Cowan University.
We need role models like this wonderful man to show those who feel it is their "right" to retire at a certain age and have others support them financially.. that.. one can offer something useful to society at any age.
Paid work is not the only useful contribution one can make...volunteering at any age is not only fulfilling to many but also helps those who suffer from depression....
Good topic Cranky...