We are proud to present the first episode of Eurozine’s new weekly talk show, Standard Time. The inaugural discussion takes stock of societal pressures, especially on women, regarding youthfulness and the often unrealistic standards set by society. The episode features three distinguished guests, each bringing a unique perspective to the discussion.

Marleen Wynants joins online from the Netherlands. She is the director of Crosstalks, and a guest editor of the Flemish journal rekto:verso. She co-curated their 99th edition, dedicated to the theme of aging. Her recent book has gained significant attention for its thoughtful analysis of aging and its impact on society.

Fiona Rupprecht is a gerontologist from the University of Vienna. Dr. Rupprecht’s work focuses on the science behind aging, offering valuable insights into the biological and psychological aspects of this inevitable process.

Zsófia Loránd is a historian of ideas, who brings a fresh perspective on societal age norms. Her work challenges conventional beliefs and promotes new ways of understanding age in the context of historical and cultural developments.

Join us for this thought-provoking episode that promises to shed light on the existential aspects of aging and how it shapes our lives. Tune in to Standard Time and engage in a conversation that redefines the narrative of aging in today’s world.

This Black Friday, instead of anti-aging gadgets and risky cosmetic procedures, Eurozine offers an intervention into the aging conversation – and why women just can’t seem to be allowed to enjoy it. This is the inaugural episode of our new talk show, Standard Time, which will air weekly discussions every Thursday, offering insight and some laughs too.

Standard Time will address topics with a cross-European interest, bringing Eurozine’s partner editors, authors and experts to a joint table from all corners of the continent. This show is a Display Europe production – a forthcoming platform to respect your user data and show you content from across 15 languages.

Guests of this episode
Dr. Fiona Rupprecht research psychologist, University of Vienna
Dr. Marleen Wynants director of Crosstalks, guest editor of the Flemish journal rekto:verso
Dr. Zsófia Lóránd, historian, RECET, University of Vienna

Hosted by Die Alte Schmiede Kunstverein

This talk show is a Display Europe production: a content sharing platform soon to premiere.
This programme is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union and the European Cultural Foundation.
Importantly, the views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors and speakers only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.