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Why Nostalgia Ain't So Rosy

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

CHAPTER

You're in a Time Machine

When we look back at our lives, our memories are all we've got. How can we relive fond past memories in a way that doesn't hurt our future selves? Our minds are constantly telling us what to do to be happy. What if our minds are wrong? The good news is that understanding the science of the mind can point us away from harmful choices.

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