While many call today’s guest the father of play, Dr. Stuart Brown credits Aristotle and even our hunt-and-gather ancestors with first recognizing play as a way to get things done and make their world more livable.
Nonetheless, modern play research (and inspiration for The PlayFull Podcast!) began with Dr. Brown, who has been studying play for as long as this host has been alive!
His interest in play began in 1968 when he was tapped to investigate the mental state and life story of a mass murderer and discovered that a “play deficit” over the course of the man’s life was the main contributor to his instability. Decades of research followed and informed a belief that play is as vital to humans as adequate sleep and nutrition.
Bringing us up to date and including work with industry and academic leaders over 60 years, Dr. Brown delivers fun tips, surprising insights, and bits of mischief to inspire those doing the heavy work of changing the world.
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Bio - Stuart Brown:
Trained in general and internal medicine, psychiatry, and clinical research, Dr. Stuart Brown first recognized the importance of play. His clinical practice and review of over 6000 personal play histories affirmed the need for healthy play. His exploration of human and animal play led to the National Institute for Play. The NIFP aims to bring the benefits of play into public life. Dr. Brown produced a PBS series and co-produced a BBC-PBS series. His writings have made him a champion of play. His book has been translated into twelve languages. He teaches at Stanford and advises the Global Play Science Institute. He received the Joe L. Frost award. Play enhances overall well-being. Our species is built for play.
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