3 Elements of True Fun — and How to Have More of It | Catherine Price | TED

What comes to mind when you think about the most fun moments of your life? Science journalist Catherine Price asked thousands of people across the world this question, and their answers led her to a new definition of "true" fun: a special confluence of playfulness, connection and flow. Hear her thoughts on why having fun is good for your mental and physical health and how to identify the tell-tale signs of "fake" fun -- as well as actionable tips for identifying what brings you joy.

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[perfectlessness]

"Fun" is the word that we don't care about that much anymore sadly. I'm glad, this video came up, made me feel better, thank you!

[RhymesWithPorridge]

Turning off the news was my biggest and best insight. For me to spend any time at all on the news, it must pass at least two stringent criteriia: (a) does the news article or broadcast outline solutions to the problems they describe, and (b) is there something tangible that I can do about those problems. I've replaced time I used to spend following the news with reading, writing poetry, photography and occasionally watching youtube videos.

[ronkirk]

I've had much fun in life by deciding early on that I liked travel and you don't have to work much if you live modestly and don't buy in to Madison Ave's materialism narrative. To that end, I lived modestly, saved my money and only had to work ~20 years of my adult life (+6 years of college). This allowed me to take 10 years off when I was 35 and retire when I was 54. I've traveled the world via sailboat, paddling, bicycle touring and backpacking. Collecting experiences is much more fun than just buying stuff.

[beldonhuang]

So straightforward, so simple, so true. Nowadays, we are so overwhelmed by everything that is going on around us and the world that we forgot that we are actually able to make those things more fun and enjoyable, and simply, with a change in mindset and approach, things do not always have to be as dreadful, boring or irritating as they are. What a great interview.

[calmxi]

I am into stoicism and nonviolence and it only occurs to me now that neither of those philosophies have much to say about fun, but they do have a lot to say about setting the stage for fun

[funnytv-]

While healthy relationships are a part of your Fabulous journey, so is solitude. Have you created time to spend with yourself lately? Really tune in and just be? There is one relationship at the core of all others: you-to-you.

[hannahmiller]

when I was younger I worked on farms in exchange for room and board and had a lot of fun. But having no home base and being impoverished took it's toll on me. I've had a 50 hr a week regular job for 1.5 years now. I'm grateful to be financially stable and to afford my apartment, but my job is crushing me. I need to find a job that lets me have some fun, but also be safe, and earn a livable wage. Wish me luck to figure this conundrum out!

[Sgt-Gravy]

When I've had fun, I was usually working hard & feel worn-out afterwards, but I'm happy about it. ??

[beldonhuang]

What an incredible talk! So interesting that I even made a video about it on my channel. Her book "How to Break Up With Your Phone" is fantastic as well.

[koifeoy]

I'm flattered to watch such a meaningful video. For Asians the intonation is a matter of speaking😅

[Ddt]

Exceptional channel, long lasting to western culture.

[fu-n_videos]

Fun is my middle name. No, wait. Fu'n is my first name!

[Geekabibble]

Watching a comedy with family or friends and laughing over it, later discussing and talking about it IS a lot of fun, so let's not knock TV or Movies out of the fun category.
I think her definition of fun is too narrow. Fun is on a range/spectrum and the description given seems to be only at the highest range.

[Geekabibble]

Who is going around saying adults can't be playful, lighthearted and frivolous? What...why? Adulthood should be all work and seriousness and we can't do anything we did as a child? Really?
I call BS! Of course we can do those things. You probably don't want to do them at a work meeting if it doesn't fit the atmosphere of your job.
But I have even been in work meetings where there were joking and lighthearted and fun moments(it is a job of course and you have to get work done so it's usually just moments of it)
We need to balance work and play and rest. Being home and doing childcare, housework or yardwork is also work even if you don't get paid for it.
Don't suppress your inner child all the time.

[tttyuhbbb]

What is FUN?
Well, the etymology (origin) of the world is Arabic (fann = فن), whic means "art"!

[aSHTEBALA]

Oh I thought it was an interview with Pellek

[themanwnoname]

2023(Gregorian) “Respect and dignity.” Furthermore:

[johndoe-rqpu]

so this is advice on how to have fun for people who have fun things in their life, fun people in their life, and extra time they’re spending on social media and tv…

I guess those are the people who buy self help books.

[michaelo.johnson]

No fun can be had by one. Even if the other is a dog or animal can make it fun.

[Geffry]

"Nothing is less funny than somebdoy telling you how to have fun"