What is Play
play /ˈpleɪ/ noun
Play is a state that frees you from ______
A: Fear
B: Boredom
C: Seriousness
D: All
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It has 3 characteristics
Purposeless
Purposeless. What we call play is a brief moment of purposelessness. It’s done for its own sake.
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Purposeless

What we call play is a brief moment of purposelessness in our brain wired for purpose. It’s done for its own sake.

Timeless

When we experience play, we lose track of time. It takes us into a different dimension where the clock runs much faster.

Selfless

When we play, we forget everything we think we know about ourselves. No titles. No roles. No rules.

It’s FUN
And when we are having fun, we can accomplish anything.
Play is impulsive
And that impulse is the source of:
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