
 Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
 Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman Ep45 "Why did a man shoot himself after hearing the lottery numbers?" (Time Traveling: Part 3)
 Feb 5, 2024 
 The podcast discusses mental time travel and its impact on shaping our identity. It explores complex emotions like regret and relief, drawing from examples such as the Olympics and winning silver instead of gold. The concept of mental time travel generating different versions of ourselves is explored, along with the influence of anticipated regret on decision-making. The podcast also features ads for other podcasts that focus on the history of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and unique stories in 'Very Special Episodes'. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Mental Time Travel: Memories and Future Simulations 
 01:52 • 15min 
 Regret, Relief, and the Pain of Being Second Place 
 16:38 • 6min 
 Mental Time Travel and Anticipated Regret 
 22:09 • 17min 
 The History of Curb Your Enthusiasm & Very Special Episodes 
 38:45 • 14min 
 Various Podcast Hosts Promote Their Shows 
 53:04 • 2min 
