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The Golden Horizon explores why the past often appears warmer, simpler, and more meaningful than it really was. Drawing on cognitive psychology, neuroscience, history, and practical examples, Kunal Kapoor examines how memory edits unpleasant experiences, how cultures manufacture “golden ages,” and how nostalgia can quietly undermine present-day happiness and agency. The book offers practical methods for auditing idealized memories, understanding emotional longing, and using the past as a source of insight rather than an escape from the present.
The Golden Horizon explores why the past often appears warmer, simpler, and more meaningful than it really was. Drawing on cognitive psychology, neuroscience, history, and practical examples, Kunal Kapoor examines how memory edits unpleasant experiences, how cultures manufacture “golden ages,” an...
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