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Your Brain is Hardwired to Love Games with Kelly Clancy

Factually! with Adam Conover

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Play in Animals and Games in Ancient Civilizations

The chapter explores the ancient origins of play behavior in animals like bees and rats, emphasizing its correlation with intelligence and social development. It also delves into the history of games, from ancient cultural practices like Mancala to the development of sports as a means of resolving disputes without violence, drawing parallels to ritualized warfare in animals.

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