A virtual discussion with Stanford Adjunct Professors Stuart Brown and Brendan Boyle on December 3, 2024 at 2pm and 5pm PST.
What does play really mean, and how can it boost our creativity and well-being? Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Stuart Brown, play expert and founder of the National Institute for Play, along with Brendan Boyle, toy inventor, founder of IDEO Play Lab, and professor at Stanford University’s d.School. Together, they will explore the science behind play, the different types of “play personalities,” and how embracing play can enhance your everyday life.
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A) Playing, being playful, is the healthiest way to spend your time (after feeding and housing yourself).
B) The activities that evoke playful feelings are unique to each of us.
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