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Why We Play: Old age
We don鈥檛 have to stop playing as we reach old age, and we probably shouldn鈥檛
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Adulthood and the importance of play
What role does play have in our adult lives and how can it increase productivity at work?
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Adolescence: Discovering identity through play
How video games help teenagers to navigate issues of anxiety, depression, and identity
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Childhood: Exploring the world through play
How play is crucial to building our understanding of our surroundings, culture and self