Huberman Lab Create Your Ideal Future Using Science-Based Protocols | Ari Wallach
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Oct 14, 2024 
Ari Wallach, an adjunct professor at Columbia University and host of "A Brief History of the Future," shares insights on long-term thinking and its impact on our lives. He discusses how technology shapes our perception of time and decision-making. Wallach emphasizes the need for a legacy mindset, balancing short- and long-term goals to create positive societal change. Listeners gain actionable tools for envisioning their future and fostering a sense of purpose amidst modern distractions, advocating for emotional intelligence and community connections.
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Mental Time Travel vs. Presentism
- Humans excel at "mental time travel," projecting themselves into the future and collaborating to achieve desired outcomes.
- Technology and modern culture have shortened our mental time horizons, making it harder to think long-term.
Transgenerational Empathy
- Practice transgenerational empathy, starting with self-compassion.
- Recognize you are doing your best with what you have, avoiding idealized comparisons.
Empathy for Others
- Develop empathy for others by recognizing their feelings as important as your own.
- Strive for connection, counteracting the disconnection prevalent in modern society.
