The vast realm of entertainment encapsulates every possible expression of human creativity and emotion, from escapism to cerebral engagement. From the joy of laughing at a comedy routine to the cathartic experience of crying at a drama, it’s a universally appealing concept that allows us to explore our own psyches and emotions in ways that are uniquely accessible to each person. Its familiar forms—movies, music, books, art, video games—cross cultural boundaries and media types, demonstrating a seemingly infinite capacity for creative remix.

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The ‘taiment’ feeling you get from entertainment hits the emotional and psychological buttons that our brains were evolved to understand in order to function and survive in a social world.