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Play anything
The Pleasure of Limits, the Uses of Boredom, and the Secret of Games
Book • 2016
In 'Play Anything', Ian Bogost challenges the common view that playing games is merely an escape from life's challenges.
Instead, he posits that play is a fundamental way to engage with the world by imposing boundaries and constraints, which can turn mundane activities into enjoyable and creative experiences.
The book explores how play can be applied to various aspects of life, from games to everyday tasks, and argues that this approach can enhance creativity, well-being, and our overall appreciation for the world around us.
Bogost draws on a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, metaphysics, aesthetics, and psychology, to support his theory of play as a transformative force in modern life.
Instead, he posits that play is a fundamental way to engage with the world by imposing boundaries and constraints, which can turn mundane activities into enjoyable and creative experiences.
The book explores how play can be applied to various aspects of life, from games to everyday tasks, and argues that this approach can enhance creativity, well-being, and our overall appreciation for the world around us.
Bogost draws on a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, metaphysics, aesthetics, and psychology, to support his theory of play as a transformative force in modern life.
