Forever Wars Shrink the Future: What Endless War Does to the Human Mind

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A 'foreshortened future' is the belief that the future itself no longer feels inevitable or dependable.

This episode explores the psychological impact of endless war, arguing it shrinks humanity's capacity to imagine and invest in the future. Host Leslie Poston examines concepts like 'future orientation' and 'foreshortened future,' detailing how chronic conflict damages individual minds, communities, and democratic participation.

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