The Moments that Change Us

About this episode

<p>Often in life, we find ourselves wrestling with a decision. But in running these mental calculations, there's something we rarely consider about the future: we might not be the same person when we get there. This week, philosopher <a href="https://psychology.yale.edu/people/la-paul">L.A. Paul</a> explores how life-altering events reshape who we are.</p><p>Want more of our work on understanding your future self? Give these Hidden Brain episodes a listen: </p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-how-to-see-yourself-clearly/">https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-how-to-see-yourself-clearly/</a></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/decide-already/">https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-decide-already/</a></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-your-future-is-now/">https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-your-future-is-now/</a></p><p><a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-ventilator/">https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-ventilator/</a></p><p>And for the latest insights about human behavior, delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for the weekly Hidden Brain newsletter! Each issue brings you the latest research, along with a brain teaser and a moment of joy. You can read and subscribe here: <a href="https://news.hiddenbrain.org/">https://news.hiddenbrain.org/</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>