A lot of us reflexively shy away from human interaction in really interesting ways. A study done where the researchers asked people who were commuting, whether they thought they would enjoy their commute more or less if they had a conversation with someone else on the train. We tend to use a lot of that free time on things that actually are not pleasurable or we're just full on wasted.
Are we all so busy doom-scrolling and binge-watching that we’ve forgotten how to have fun? Real fun. Tingly-all-over, natural-high, I-hope-this-never-ends fun. Catherine Price thinks so. But don’t despair. Her latest book, “The Power of Fun,” is jam-packed with research-backed hacks for finding meaning, forging connections, improving your health, and living life to the fullest. All while having a darn good time.
(This episode first aired in May 2022.)