The Moments that Change Us
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 L.A. Paul explores how life-altering events reshape who we are.
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https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-how-to-see-yourself-clearly/
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-decide-already/
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/you-2-0-your-future-is-now/
https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-ventilator/
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