The Essence of Fun: Beyond Laughter

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This chapter explores the concept of fun, differentiating it from humor and emphasizing how introverts can embody fun through their presence. It delves into principles of improv, the psychology behind thrill-seeking, and the nuances of enjoyment versus addiction. The discussion encourages listeners to appreciate subtle moments of joy in daily life and reflects on how adults can reconnect with the carefree playfulness of childhood.

What exactly is “fun?” How will you know when you’re having it? Do introverts have special alone fun? Is it okay to seek fun in bleak times? Catherine Price is an award-winning journalist and author who spent years researching the science of fun for her book “The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again.” She let me lob many questions at her including: adult vs. childhood fun, what’s the difference between happiness and laughter and fun, what does fun do to your actual meat body, how can you have more of it, do substances mean more fun, and how to have fun when the world is crumbling in cinders around you – and why it’s important that you do. It’s a fun one, I promise.

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