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Future Self Seen as Stranger
Humans are neurologically predisposed to perceive their future selves similarly to how they view others, such as celebrities, rather than as a continuation of their current identity. Neuroscientific studies using fMRI show that when individuals think about their current selves, brain activity differs significantly compared to when they contemplate their future selves. Instead, the brain reacts in a similar way to familiar figures, illustrating a disconnect in how people relate to their future identity.