On the superiority of the past over the future. How memories shape our lives

Have you ever wondered why uncomfortable memories from the past resurface at the most inconvenient moments – such as when you’re starting a new relationship, working on a groundbreaking project, or setting out to make your dreams a reality? What purpose do thoughts about an ex’s infidelity serve when you’ve moved on and are with someone who has given you absolutely no reason – through word or deed – to suspect them of similar tendencies?

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