Science of Play w/Gordon Burghardt

1

Introduction

00:00 • 5min

2

The Importance of Anamorphism in Research

04:44 • 2min

3

The Importance of Anamorphism in Human Psychology

06:42 • 3min

4

The Evolution of Human Sensitivity

10:08 • 3min

5

How to Balance Play and Humor Research

12:59 • 5min

6

The Different Types of Play

18:08 • 4min

7

How to Approach Play Behavior

21:43 • 5min

8

The Pros and Cons of Raising Bear Cubs in Your Home

26:38 • 2min

9

How Long Did You Raise the Bears?

28:45 • 2min

10

The Evolution of Play

31:00 • 4min

11

The Evolution of Play in Octopuses

35:24 • 2min

12

The Five Criteria for Play

37:09 • 4min

13

The Importance of Playful Experiences in Cats

40:40 • 3min

14

The Role of Play in Rat Behavior

43:42 • 4min

15

The Role of the Cerebellum in Play

47:23 • 2min

16

The Role of Play in Addiction

49:00 • 4min

17

The Different Types of Play Behavior

52:59 • 3min

18

The Role of Intentionality in Animal Behavior

55:56 • 2min

19

The Role of Play in Animal Behavior

57:44 • 2min

20

The Advantages of Playing in Shark Infested Waters

59:55 • 2min

21

The Complexity of Play in Animals

01:01:51 • 2min

22

The Role of Status and Hierarchy in Play

01:04:05 • 4min

23

The Evolution of Play

01:07:38 • 2min

24

The Importance of Imagination

01:10:06 • 6min

25

The Importance of Simulation in Cognitive Behavior

01:15:39 • 4min

26

The Importance of Emotional Stimulation

01:20:05 • 2min

27

The Secret Social Lives of Reptiles

01:21:55 • 5min

28

The Problem With Self Deception

01:27:19 • 2min

29

The Evolution of Play in Animals

01:28:54 • 3min