Ulysses Contract
The tale of Ulysses illustrates the struggle between present desires and future consequences. By binding himself to the mast and instructing his crew to ignore his pleas, he created a Ulysses contract, ensuring that his future self would not succumb to temptation. This strategy highlights the importance of planning for our less rational moments, emphasizing that our future selves may not always make the best choices.In this clip
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Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
Ep 76: How do you decide? (Part 2) | INNER COSMOS WITH DAVID EAGLEMAN
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