How are these magical moments born, when you can hardly breathe from laughter? Researchers say: It’s all about practice. Having fun and being playful can be learned.
When was the last time you really enjoyed yourself? Not these lazy Netflix nights, the obligatory playground get-togethers, or the laborious New Year’s Eve celebrations. Fun in the sense of those magical moments when you dive into the lake together at night, when a whole room dances to the same tune or when you try to catch your breath with laughter. Those moments full of good mood, energy and life. Just fun.
Of course, against the backdrop of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the climate crisis, the mere suggestion of “enjoy” seems frivolous. But what do we really know about entertainment? And what does science say about it? The short answer is:…
