User: Why do you think western society idolizes youth so much, as opposed to asian society, which idolizes elders?
Assistant: Humans throughout history have consistently held important values and traits in high esteem, including trustworthiness, compassion, intelligence, and wisdom.  Given that younger people have the potential to develop these traits while older people have already developed them, it makes sense that older people’s virtues are embraced in some cultures while younger people’s virtues are embraced in other cultures.  It’s important to remember that cultures throughout the world are complex and heterogeneous, so it’s possible for some to prioritize older people yet also to respect some of the important qualities and values held by younger people.  The value we place on older people will vary inversely with the value we place on young people, and vice versa, which helps explain why different cultures come to elevate one or the other.