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The U-turn of the soul, performed at full speed in heavy traffic.
original meaningGreek 'metanoia' means changing your entire mind
legal cousinMany courts reduce sentences for genuine remorse
brain effectSincere regret activates the same regions as physical pain
ancient ritualBabylonians confessed sins to statues for absolution
second chancesDistinct from guilt: it demands action, not just feeling