Play Saves the World

著者： Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor
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  • Daniel and Kevin explore the meaning of play for human flourishing – what it is, what it means, and how people create and maintain playful lives. We explore books, people, places, and ideas committed to engendering play in the midst of busy, working lives.
    © 2024 Kevin Taylor
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  • Episode 104: To Play Is Human

    Episode 104: To Play Is Human
    2024/08/04
    In this episode, Daniel and Kevin discuss the necessary and unnecessary aspects of play. They explore how play helps us focus on the present moment and be more present to the realities in front of us. They also discuss how play reflects the values of God and is a core element of our humanity. Playfulness allows us to be fully engaged in the present and brings joy and fulfillment to our lives. Play allows us to be present and free from the burden of seriousness. It is a way to engage in lightness and self-forgetfulness. Playfulness is a mark of divinity, as angels can fly because they take themselves lightly. Play is unnecessary and purposeless, which brings joy and freedom. It helps us reject the oppressive narratives of the world and embrace our core identity. Play is a revolutionary act that rejects the compulsory nature of work and allows us to be truly human. Takeaways Play is both necessary and unnecessary. It is unnecessary in the sense that it involves unnecessary obstacles and is an end unto itself. However, it is necessary for human flourishing and brings joy and fulfillment to our lives. Play helps us focus on the present moment and be more present to the realities in front of us. - It allows us to let go of worries about the future or regrets about the past. Playfulness reflects the values of God and is a core element of our humanity. It is a gift that allows us to fully engage in the present and experience the joy of being. Engaging in play can be a form of meditation or worship, where we focus on the present moment and let go of future-oriented or goal-oriented thinking. Play is a reminder that life is not just about achieving goals or being productive, but also about experiencing joy, connection, and the beauty of the present moment. Play allows us to be present and free from the burden of seriousness. Playfulness is a mark of divinity, as angels can fly because they take themselves lightly. Play is unnecessary and purposeless, which brings joy and freedom. Play helps us reject the oppressive narratives of the world and embrace our core identity. Play is a revolutionary act that rejects the compulsory nature of work and allows us to be truly human. Sound Bites "Play really helps us to focus on the gift of being over doing." "Play gives us the ability to be more present to the things right in front of us." "Play is the necessary unnecessary." "Creating points of focus and goals that are so unnecessary that we don't get tricked into thinking they are serious and important." "Creating a mandala that gets destroyed or moving a piece across a board that doesn't matter." "Play is a powerful tool for freedom and gracefulness." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 14:40 Recap of Previous Episodes 19:50 The Necessary Unnecessary: Play and Our Humanity 23:53 Play as a Reflection of God's Values 25:54 The Gifts of Playfulness: Joy and Fulfillment 29:16 Play: A Necessary and Defining Element of Our Humanity 32:10 The Power of Presence and the Freedom of Play 37:22 The Theology of Play: Connecting Play and Grace 46:48 Embracing Lightness and Laughter: The Oppression of Seriousness 50:23 Playfulness as a Revolutionary Act 57:15 The Joy of Being Light: Laughter and Freedom 01:00:51 Exploring Tabletop Games and the Joy of Raising Homing Pigeons CALL TO ACTION: - Subscribe to our newsletter (https://buttondown.email/BoardGameFaith) - Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/boardgamefaith/) - Interact with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boardgamefaith/) - Discord us Discord (https://discord.gg/MRqDXEJZ)
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  • Episode 103: Wired for Play

    Episode 103: Wired for Play
    2024/07/14
    Previously, We Discussed How Play is Non-Instrumental, Voluntary, and Unnecessary. And yet, as will discover this episode, it is a necessity for human flourishing. It is the "necessary unnecessity." Playfulness is ubiquitous for animal life Playfulness in Ubiquitous to Human Experience Since the Beginning - For Adults Too * Royal Game of Ur (2500 BC) * Barbara Ehrenreich - Dancing in the Streets - A History of Collective Joy * Herodotus - Games invented in Lydia (450 BC) * Chess, Go, Backgammon, Mancala - Africa, Asia, Middle East * Alfonso's Book of Games (1283) Playfulness is Behind Creativity and Cultural Advancement * Steven Johnson - Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern World * Banu Musa Brothers (9th century Baghdad) * Merlin's Magical Museum (Thomas Denton, 18-19th century England) * Punchcards lead to looms lead to computer programming Play is Essential for Human Development * Dr. Stuart Brown has written and taught extensively on this topic, discovering that play is essential for emotional, physical, and mental development and health--and that the absence of play can lead to social and emotional challenges later on in life. * Jonothan Haidt has recently also argued for the importance of free play for human development Play is Therefore a Basic Human Right * J. Drew Lanham - People have fought and died for the right of others to play * It is not a luxury; it is an essential part of being human * Dave Bindewald - In the face of suffering, our task is not to marginalize play, but to double-down on its importance. Jane McGonigal - Given that We are Wired for Play, How Can We Gamify Life? * Would probably still define work and play a little differently than she does (she says play is work we enjoy), but she is great at exploring ways to bring elements of play (voluntary, unnecessary obstacles) to work * What are some examples? * Quests to do chores * Tombstone Hold-Em * Crowdsourcing Research - Three Body Problem * However, they are still a means to an end. So What's Going On Here? If Play is Unnecessary, Why is it Such a Necessity? * On our next episode, the spiritual necessity of play Takeaways Play is a universal and essential part of the human experience, not just for children but also for adults. Playfulness and play have been present throughout history and across cultures, from ancient games to modern-day fashion and coding. Animals also engage in play, demonstrating the innate nature of playfulness. Play is a catalyst for human creativity and cultural achievements, shaping our society and civilization. Play allows for experimentation, exploration, and the development of new ideas and concepts. Play is a universal and essential part of the human experience. Bringing elements of play into other areas of life can lead to increased creativity, team building, and enjoyment. Games can be used to crowdsource solutions to complex problems. Sound Bites "Play is a universal and essential part of the human experience" "Animals play on various levels, demonstrating the innate nature of playfulness" "Playfulness is a major part of human culture and has shaped our creative and cultural achievements" "Energy and capitalism and growth, you know, these new areas and fields inventions come about really through play" "You know, can bypass our normal systems" "Play is not a luxury. It's an essential part of what it means to be human. It's a human right." CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to our newsletter (https://buttondown.email/BoardGameFaith) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/boardgamefaith/) Interact with us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boardgamefaith/) Discord us Discord (https://discord.gg/MRqDXEJZ)
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    59 分
  • Episode 102: What is Play?

    Episode 102: What is Play?
    2024/06/30
    In this episode, Daniel and Kevin explore the concept of play and its distinction from work. They discuss how play is fundamentally non-instrumental, meaning it is not a means to an end. Play can generate its own purpose and goals, which are often short-lived and inconsequential but deeply meaningful. They reference the work of philosopher Bernard Suits, who argues that our true human identity is as the grasshopper, a playful creature, despite societal pressures to be like the ant, focused on work. Play and games are interconnected, as play requires some structure or rules to create a sense of playfulness. Play is defined as the voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles. It is non-instrumental, meaning it is not a means to an end. Play is also unnecessary, but it is essential for human beings. It allows us to be fully human and brings meaning to our lives. Play can be structured or unstructured, but it always involves accepting certain obstacles or rules. It is distinct from work, which is instrumental and necessary for survival. Play is wired into our nature and is a fundamental part of being human. Takeaways Play is fundamentally non-instrumental, meaning it is not a means to an end Play can generate its own purpose and goals, which are often short-lived and inconsequential but deeply meaningful Our true human identity is as the grasshopper, a playful creature, despite societal pressures to be focused on work Play and games are interconnected, as play requires some structure or rules to create a sense of playfulness Play is the voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles It is non-instrumental and not a means to an end Play is unnecessary but essential for human beings It can be structured or unstructured, but always involves accepting certain obstacles or rules Play is distinct from work, which is instrumental and necessary for survival Play is wired into our nature and is a fundamental part of being human Sound Bites "Play is fundamentally non-instrumental" "Play can generate its own end, its own goal" "Our true human identity is as the grasshopper" "The voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles" "It is the necessary unnecessary to be human" "Play is without a means to an end" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 11:12 The Non-Instrumental Nature of Play 30:49 Embracing Our Inner Grasshopper 32:53 Introduction and Dalek Voice 37:30 The Definition of Play 45:21 The Essentiality of Play 54:34 Structured vs Unstructured Play 56:21 The Distinction Between Play and Work 59:42 Wired for Play
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Daniel and Kevin explore the meaning of play for human flourishing – what it is, what it means, and how people create and maintain playful lives. We explore books, people, places, and ideas committed to engendering play in the midst of busy, working lives.
© 2024 Kevin Taylor
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