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Mentioned in 32 episodes

Homo ludens

Book • 1971

In 'Homo Ludens,' Johan Huizinga argues that play is a fundamental element of human culture, essential for the generation of culture.

He traces the contribution of play from ancient times through the Renaissance and into modern society, highlighting its role in law, science, philosophy, and the arts.

Huizinga defines play against a rich theoretical background, using cross-cultural examples to illustrate its universal significance and its civilizing functions.

Mentioned by

Flavien Chervet

Douglas Rushkoff

Sheldon Solomon

Mentioned in 32 episodes

Recommended by

Robert Greene

as a seminal work on the history and psychology of play.

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Mentioned by

Reid Hoffman

in a discussion about the theory of "homo ludens" and its relevance to AI and game playing.

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Mentioned by

Dean Ball

as a favorite book for thinking about institutions, rules, and society as a kind of game.

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Mentionné par

Flavien Chervet

pour souligner l'idée que le jeu est central dans la structuration sociale et humaine.

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Mentioned by

Stewart Brand

as a book about the importance of play in human culture.

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Mentioned by

Douglas Rushkoff

referencing Huizinga's thesis that play is a central, purposeless activity affirming existence.

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Mentioned by

Daniel Mezick

when talking about the game-playing animal.

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Mentioned by

Jimmy Carr

to highlight the importance of play in our lives.

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Mentioned by

Reid Hoffman

in the context of discussing human nature and game playing.

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Mentioned by

Sheldon Solomon

when discussing different conceptions of human essence.

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