⁠#147: Fun, Joy, Creativity & Play⁠

It's Not Just In Your Head

"Fun is a response to regimented lives"

In response to two recent articles/papers, 'How to start having more fun' and 'A Liberating-engagement Theory of Consumer Fun' Liam presents various questions to Harriet & Ikoi regarding the role of fun in culture & therapy,

We discuss the modern invention of 'fun', whether fun is a 'waste of time' and the difference between fun vs joy. We touch on corporations interest in positive psychology and how the super rich consume at the highest level.

We also discuss the importance of interests, hobbies, creativity and play, the self consciousness of regulated/miserable adults, whether everything should be fun and the desire to return to an intoxicated state aka childhood.

"Fun is a temporary liberation from meaningful commitment".

References:

How to start having more fun: https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-start-having-more-fun-in-your-busy-life

A Liberating-engagement Theory of Consumer Fun: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3909337

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Harriet’s other shows:

WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431

Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH

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