Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

Past / Future Selves and Intrinsic Values (with Simone Collins)

Feb 3, 2021
Simone Collins, a Cambridge-educated entrepreneur and co-founder of The Pragmatist Foundation, dives into the complexities of self-identity and emotional regulation. She discusses the balance between reflecting on our past selves and focusing on future growth, urging listeners to cultivate self-awareness. Simone also explores the importance of intrinsic values in achieving true happiness and critiques societal norms around success. Additionally, she addresses the emotional challenges of parenthood and the significance of making compassionate choices in the face of life’s toughest dilemmas.
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ANECDOTE

Ship of Theseus

  • The Ship of Theseus paradox questions identity when all components are replaced.
  • Is it the same ship if every piece is new, or are we a sum of our parts?
INSIGHT

Defining Identity

  • Simone Collins believes the "real" entity is the one that best fulfills its purpose.
  • A rebuilt ship or a mechanically enhanced brain might better achieve goals.
ADVICE

Serving Future Selves

  • Contextualize yourself as a collective working towards your ideal self.
  • This helps motivate present actions by serving your future self.
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