Catherine argues that it's important to distinguish between true, honest-to-goodness flow and what Chiksemi Hai called junk flow. Fun definitely helps us tap into our shared humanity, which is something we do not prioritize, but which is enormously important. The presence we get from fun pursuits also protects us from the urge to spend time on devices that tend to steal our attention and drain our happiness.

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