Daniel Goldstein discusses the conflict between our present and future selves in his TED Talk. He explains that our future selves are focused on long-term goals and discipline, while our present selves seek immediate gratification. This creates an "unequal fight" that can be addressed through commitment devices that allow our future, rational selves to bind our present, irrational selves. Such tools help with self-discipline and make the future feel more real and balanced against temptation.

1. TED Talks
Daniel Goldstein:
Present Self vs Future Self

2. Speech Summary
Future vs Present Self

3. Selves
Future – Present –
Long Term Goals Immediate Gratification

4. Present vs Future =
UNEQUAL Fight

5. Commitment
Devices
Cool-Head
Decisions
to bind a
Hot-Head

6. Commitment Devices hint no Self-Control

7. Self Disciple fights Temptation

8. Tools (Computers) =
Self seesFuture

9. Future more Real = Fight Balanced

10. Examining the
Speech’s Parts

11. Introduction: EngagedAudience
with childhood experience

12. Make Complex Plain:
Simplified topics by relating to every
day activities.

13. Dynamism: 4 out of 5
Engage audience more with
visuals and humor

14. Learned: Relatable & life examples are useful for
engaging audience

15. Similar to Examples through use of relatable
examples and use of personal experiences in
presentation.
Lacks the frequent humor and audience
engagement.

16. Tips for class:
Connect with audience
– Put Self and Life into
Presentations

17. Slideshow Presentation by: Jesse
Whitney
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