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Regret Requires Mental Time Travel
- Regret relies on two unique mental abilities: time travel and storytelling.
- These enable us to mentally revisit the past and rewrite our personal narratives, imagining alternative outcomes.
Child Study Reveals Growing Regret
- Researchers told kids a story about two boys who fell off their bikes due to a fallen tree branch.
- Seven-year-olds showed awareness of regret by noting the boy who deviated from his usual path would feel more regret.
Regret Requires Comparison and Blame
- Regret uniquely involves comparison and personal blame, distinguishing it from other negative emotions.
- You regret your own actions, not uncontrollable events like the weather.