#52: The Value of Play with Brynne Thompson

Today we’re talking about play and play science, inspired by the work of our friend Dr. Stuart Brown. So, why this topic, on this podcast? Well, play, may not be exactly what you think. We know how to describe play and its benefits for children but we think we leave many types of play behind when we grow up. Spoiler alert: may we don't, we just don't fully realize what play is. Play is much broader and more powerful than we give it credit for. Dr. Brown writes that in a play state, we are organizing our thoughts, and rapidly creating. It’s how we’ve evolved to solve problems. Without play, we are depressed, prone to burnout, and our thinking becomes stuck and rigid. Now, doesn't "play" sound intriguing?  Let's jump in.