How Play Boosts Your Creativity and Resilience ｜ Katina Bajaj ｜ TED
When was the last time you just ... played? Creative health scientist Katina Bajaj thinks adults are in a "play deprivation crisis," where we've replaced our fun-loving human nature with optimization and efficiency. She makes the case that play isn't a reward for productivity but rather a survival skill — and invites you to rediscover the freedom of not knowing where something will end up. (Recorded at Play@TED on May 14, 2026)
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AI GeneratedThe speaker argues that play is not a childish luxury but a fundamental pillar of \"creative health\" essential for adult well-being. Modern society faces a \"play deprivation crisis,\" replacing spontaneity with efficiency. By reintegrating playful approaches into work, home, and public life, adults can recover resilience, creativity, and a deeper sense of humanity.