Understanding the Future Self

The podcast episode explores the concept of our future selves and our relationship with them. It highlights the complexity of defining our future selves and the tendency to view them as strangers. The importance of fostering a strong connection with our future selves is emphasized, as it can lead to better decision-making and positive outcomes. The episode also delves into the challenges of making decisions in the present and the tendency to focus on the present moment due to its certainty. It suggests ways to make the future self feel closer, such as engaging in conversation exercises and employing commitment devices.