The Nature of Things

The Power of Play

Directed by Christine McLean
S58 • E12    Jan 20, 2019    45m
8.2
Researchers studying the play behavior in animals and humans. They are trying to answer big questions in a long overlooked field. Mother Nature doesn't do anything just for fun, so how and why did play evolve?

Where to Watch The Nature of Things - S58 • E12

Cast of The Power of Play

  • Stuart BrownSelf - Play Researcher
  • Mariana BrussoniSelf - Developmental Psychologist
  • Gordon BurghardtSelf - Reptile Researcher
  • Matthew CooperSelf - Neuroscientist
  • Geoff D'EonSelf - Narrator
  • Ellen Beate Hansen SandseterSelf - Child Psychologist
  • Kathy Hirsh-PasekSelf - Developmental Psychologist
  • Kathryn KegelSelf - Seattle Aquarium
  • Elisabetta PalagiSelf - Primate Researcher
  • Sergio PellisSelf - Neuroscientist
  • Jonathan PruittSelf - Behavioral Ecologist
  • Christine McLeanDirector / Written By
  • Erin OakesProducer / Created By
  • Edward PeillExecutive Producer
  • Becky ParsonsDirector Of Photography
  • Warren JefferiesEditor
  • Blain MorrisComposer

 

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