Learning from the past to prepare for the future is critical for the well-being of individuals and societies. For a better ...

A rapidly growing number of recent studies show that imagining the future depends on much of the same neural machinery that is needed for remembering the past. These findings have led to the ...

An important—if not the most important—reason for us to remember the past is to prepare for the future. By reflecting on our past experiences, we gain insights about who we are and learn ...