«Our Memory Is Not for the Past, but for the Future»

This interview with Professor Dmitry Shustov TSTA (p) explores the original concept of the «Memory of the Future» — a theoretical and practical model that integrates transactional analysis, neuropsychology, and the philosophy of time. The idea of final scenes as predictable elements of life script is examined, as well as the possibility of their conscious transformation. The interview highlights Shustov’s contribution to the development of transactional analysis in Russia, examines the challenges and prospects of the profession in the digital age, and raises questions about the boundaries of the method and its integration with scientific psychiatry. The text includes unique biographical moments, emphasizing the influence of teachers and professional traditions, including the significant role of Jenny McNamara — a mentor whose name has become synonymous with both excellence and humanity in training and developing of transactional analysis.