“Your future self is basically a stranger you're forced to care about”
Agree
- People change dramatically over time always
- Can't predict who you'll actually become
- Explains why saving for retirement feels weird
Disagree
- Core identity stays consistent throughout life
- You're continuously the same person evolving
- Memory connects all versions of yourself
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