ESSAY 1: Why Did I Write These Essays? More Importantly, Why Should You Read Them?.- ESSAY 2: If You're Not Aging, You're Dead.- ESSAY 3: Addressing the Imbalance: The Urgent Need for Increased Funding in Aging Research.- ESSAY 4: Investment in AgeTech.- ESSAY 5: Public and Private Funding in Aging Research and Services: A Collaborative Imperative.- ESSAY 6: Sustainable Funding for Aging Services: Securing the Future of Elder Care.- ESSAY 7: Why AgeTech Matters: Transforming the Future of Aging.- ESSAY 8: The Rise of AgeTech: Key Innovations, Assistive Devices, and Smart Home Solutions.- ESSAY 9: Digital Inclusion for Seniors: Bridging the Digital Divide and Designing User-Friendly Technologies.- ESSAY 10: AI and Robotics in Elder Care: Companions and Caregivers.- ESSAY 11: Ethical Considerations in AgeTech: Privacy, Security, and Balancing Automation with Human Touch.- ESSAY 12: Is Scientific Peer Review Killing Innovation in AgeTech Solutions for Older Adults?.- ESSAY 13: Conducting Research in AgeTech: Paradigms, Approaches, and Challenge.- ESSAY 14: Why I Got Into the AgeTech Field: A Personal Journey.- ESSAY 15: Should I Go Into a Career in AgeTech?.- ESSAY 16: The Future of AgeTech: Bridging Science Fiction and Reality.- ESSAY 17: Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Bridging Gaps to Advance AgeTech Innovation.- ESSAY 18: Global Perspectives: Cultural Considerations in AgeTech.- ESSAY 19: Education and Training for the Next Generation of AgeTech Professionals.- ESSAY 20: Will We Ever See Anything Novel Again in AgeTech?.- Conclusion: Breaking the Cycle of Incrementalism in AgeTech.