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【TED】Dan Gilbert: The psychology of your future self (The psychology of your future self | Dan Gilbert)
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Colin Lin posted on 2014/06/27Ever wonder why you make certain decisions today that your future self might regret? This fascinating TED talk dives into the 'end-of-history' illusion and how our personalities and values actually change over time! You'll pick up some great advanced vocabulary while exploring the psychology behind our shifting selves.
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people
US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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US /ɡʊd/
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UK /ɡʊd/
- Adjective
- Proper, appropriate or right
- (Of an amount) enough; plenty
- Uncountable Noun
- Advantage or benefit
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US /klem/
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UK /kleɪm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- To say that something is true, often without proof.
- A statement that something is true.
- Transitive Verb
- To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
- To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
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