Published Oct 24, 2022
You Don’t Actually Know What Your Future Self Wants | Shankar Vedantam | TED
Shankar Vedantam delves into the "illusion of continuity," unraveling how the false belief that our future selves will mirror our current identities impacts decisions and transforms personal growth, urging a shift towards humility, curiosity, and proactive self-crafting for a fulfilling future.
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