Catherine Price
Award-Winning Science Journalist | Bestselling Author on Fun and Wellness
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Catherine Price went from tracking scientific trends to pioneering a revolutionary approach to wellness: understanding fun as a critical health strategy. As an award-winning science journalist and bestselling author, she reveals the neurological and psychological mechanisms that make enjoyment not just pleasurable, but essential for human thriving.
Price dismantles cultural myths about productivity and offers evidence-based insights into how intentional joy can transform personal and professional performance. Her groundbreaking research demonstrates that fun is not a luxury, but a fundamental component of mental health, creativity, and overall human potential.
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Why fun is the secret to a healthier life
Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life.
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Catherine Price at Aspen Ideas Festival 2023
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