TED Talks Daily Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price (re-release)
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Aug 23, 2025 
Catherine Price, a science journalist and author, reveals how essential fun is for our health and happiness. She introduces the idea of 'true fun,' emphasizing its role in creating authentic connections and joyful memories. Price provides actionable strategies for incorporating playfulness into daily life, arguing that minimizing distractions from technology can enhance real-life experiences. By exploring the deeper emotional aspects of fun, she motivates listeners to prioritize joy for improved well-being.
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Fun Is Essential To Feeling Alive
- Fun is not mere lighthearted pleasure or frivolous activity.
- It is the secret to feeling alive and produces some of our most treasured memories.
Fun Is A Feeling, Not An Activity
- Fun is a feeling, not an activity, and can appear unexpectedly in mundane moments.
- When people have fun they look 'illuminated from within' and it produces visceral lightness and joy.
The Three Ingredients Of True Fun
- True fun arises when three factors combine: playfulness, connection, and flow.
- All three together create the distinctive radiant feeling we recognize as fun.
