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How play boosts your creativity and resilience | Katina Bajaj

Jun 30, 2026 · 14m 16s
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When was the last time you just ... played? Creative health scientist Katina Bajaj thinks adults are in a "play deprivation crisis," where we've replaced our fun-loving human nature with optimization and efficiency. She makes the case that play isn't a reward for productivity but rather a survival skill — and invites you to rediscover the freedom of not knowing where something will end up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.