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The CompassWhy We PlayEpisodes

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  1. Why We Play: Old age

    We don’t have to stop playing as we reach old age, and we probably shouldn’t

  2. Adulthood and the importance of play

    What role does play have in our adult lives and how can it increase productivity at work?

  3. Adolescence: Discovering identity through play

    How video games help teenagers to navigate issues of anxiety, depression, and identity

  4. Childhood: Exploring the world through play

    How play is crucial to building our understanding of our surroundings, culture and self