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Ep45 "Why did a man shoot himself after hearing the lottery numbers?" (Time Traveling: Part 3)

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Mental Time Travel and Anticipated Regret

This chapter explores the concept of mental time travel and how it generates different versions of who we could be. It delves into the idea that in the afterlife, our punishment is based on how much we fall short of our potential, leading to encounters with annoying versions of ourselves. The concept of anticipated regret is also discussed, highlighting its influence on decision-making and how it can be leveraged to make better choices.

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