Many people focus on navigation, following preset routes and goals like driving to a specific destination. However, they often neglect pathfinding, the process of determining one's true desires and aspirations. Instead of exploring their own objectives, individuals tend to adopt others' aspirations as their own, leading them to merely navigate rather than truly find their own path. It is emphasized that not knowing one's destination is not a reason for paralysis, but rather an opportunity for ongoing exploration and course correction. The essence of life is portrayed as an ongoing series of adjustments in response to personal growth and unfolding life experiences.
How well would you say you know yourself? Do you feel like the same person you were 10 years ago? Today’s guest, Shankar Vedantam, loves these kinds of questions and what they reveal about what we believe about ourselves and how we actually behave. Shankar is a science writer and the creator and host of the podcast “Hidden Brain”. In this episode, Shankar shares why he’s fascinated by the things we THINK we know, uncovers examples of what our brains hide from us, and shares how we can use that knowledge to live the lives we want to be living. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts.