Journalist Shankar Vendantam discusses the 'illusion of continuity' and how we can actively shape our future selves. The podcast explores the ethical dilemma of our future selves differing from our present selves, and offers advice on crafting our future selves through curiosity, humility, and bravery. It also delves into the concept of affective forecasting and our tendency to mispredict our emotions.

Shankar Vendantam, a journalist, discusses the impact of the "illusion of continuity" on our future selves. He challenges the belief that our future selves will have the same views and hopes as our present selves. Modupe offers an empowering perspective on future self's feelings.