Modern Western society has a huge problem with (seemingly pointless) play, especially when performed by adults, who in the eyes of their critics should use their time and recourses to be productive. Entangled in this conundrum we forget that play is the core of creativity (Huizinga’s Homo Ludens).
It is a trend I'm noticing. When people who haven't been there have nothing else to criticize, they deflect by "imagine if those resources all went to bettering the environment," as if it's an either or proposition.
One of my new life goals is to be able to deliver an insightful, eloquent, stinging counterpunch like you do.
Ha! Love it :)
Modern Western society has a huge problem with (seemingly pointless) play, especially when performed by adults, who in the eyes of their critics should use their time and recourses to be productive. Entangled in this conundrum we forget that play is the core of creativity (Huizinga’s Homo Ludens).
It is a trend I'm noticing. When people who haven't been there have nothing else to criticize, they deflect by "imagine if those resources all went to bettering the environment," as if it's an either or proposition.
very good points, Dina. thank you for posting :)
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Very well said. Made me want to go sleep in a dusty luxury tent