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The Joy of Future Thinking
08:22 - 18:43 (10:20)
This episode explores the concept of future thinking and how it can bring excitement and hope for the future, even as we age.
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The podcast discusses an exercise for improving mental time travel skills by envisioning yourself waking up the next morning with vivid details and asking specific questions to make the visualization more specific.
08:22 - 09:33 (01:10)
Summary
The podcast discusses an exercise for improving mental time travel skills by envisioning yourself waking up the next morning with vivid details and asking specific questions to make the visualization more specific.
ChapterThe Joy of Future Thinking
EpisodeHow to be a futurist | The TED Interview
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The way we imagine our lives 10 years from now tends to be based on our most authentic values and hopes.
09:33 - 12:23 (02:50)
Summary
The way we imagine our lives 10 years from now tends to be based on our most authentic values and hopes. By picturing a different version of ourselves with different details, we can better prepare for the future.
ChapterThe Joy of Future Thinking
EpisodeHow to be a futurist | The TED Interview
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The three dimensions of mental time travel - vividness, immersiveness and flexibility - all play a crucial role in shaping our future through imagination exercises.
12:23 - 14:34 (02:10)
Summary
The three dimensions of mental time travel - vividness, immersiveness and flexibility - all play a crucial role in shaping our future through imagination exercises. The more specific and detailed our imagination, the more powerful it can be in helping us plan and prepare.
ChapterThe Joy of Future Thinking
EpisodeHow to be a futurist | The TED Interview
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The practice of future thinking can bring joy and excitement to people's lives by keeping them reinventing and imagining possibilities.
14:33 - 18:43 (04:09)
Summary
The practice of future thinking can bring joy and excitement to people's lives by keeping them reinventing and imagining possibilities. It is crucial to continue thinking about the future, even when some things may no longer be possible, as it can bring hope and anticipation for what is to come.