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Exploring Human Temporal Consciousness
This chapter examines the complex relationship humans have with time and how it shapes our perception of the future. Through interactive exercises, it reveals the challenges people face in visualizing their futures and discusses the cognitive implications of future thinking, including the impact of anxiety and cultural perspectives on time. The dialogue also highlights unique cases, such as individuals lacking episodic memory, and contrasts human foresight with simpler planning observed in animals.
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