How do I know what my future self wants? (w/ Shankar Vedantam)
How to Be a Better Human
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The Unknowability of Our Future Selves
This chapter explores the challenge of understanding and anticipating our future selves, highlighting the paradox of perceiving changes in retrospect but struggling to envision changes in the future. It emphasizes the importance of actively reflecting on personal growth and making choices that align with our values. The chapter also discusses the implications of this concept in medical decision-making and how our perception of ourselves evolves as we age.
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