Chapter
The Importance of Play in Brain Development
17:00 - 24:09 (07:08)
The different types of play, including role play, social play, individual play, imaginary play, and competitive play, activate different parts of the brain, including the ancient brain stem, and allow for exploration and development of the prefrontal cortex.
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Animal laughter and play are not exclusive to humans.
17:00 - 18:24 (01:23)
Summary
Animal laughter and play are not exclusive to humans. Researchers have discovered that many non-human animals, including rodents, engage in laughter in response to tickling, and play is homeostatically regulated.
ChapterThe Importance of Play in Brain Development
EpisodeUsing Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
PodcastHuberman Lab
Play moves from the higher order functions to deeper circuitry in the brain, involving the brain stem's ancient parts, which helps release an abundance of endogenous opioids that improves connectivity of multiple brain areas.
18:24 - 20:22 (01:57)
Summary
Play moves from the higher order functions to deeper circuitry in the brain, involving the brain stem's ancient parts, which helps release an abundance of endogenous opioids that improves connectivity of multiple brain areas. Play is critical to executive function and can be hazardous if exogenous opioids are used.
ChapterThe Importance of Play in Brain Development
EpisodeUsing Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
PodcastHuberman Lab
The podcast explores the different aspects of play, including role play, social play, individual play, imaginary play, and competitive play.
20:22 - 22:09 (01:47)
Summary
The podcast explores the different aspects of play, including role play, social play, individual play, imaginary play, and competitive play. It also discusses how endogenous opioids in our system during play allow the prefrontal cortex to explore various possibilities safely.
ChapterThe Importance of Play in Brain Development
EpisodeUsing Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain
PodcastHuberman Lab
Developing and adjusting your personal play identity can benefit your work, relationships, and overall happiness.
22:09 - 24:09 (01:59)
Summary
Developing and adjusting your personal play identity can benefit your work, relationships, and overall happiness. Playfulness is also a key feature for true creatives and leads to rich emotional, intellectual, and social lives.