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Play Makes Us Human | Peter Gray | Substack


Play Makes Us Human
Letters about the roles of play in human evolution, child development, culture, and daily living
By Peter Gray
“A research professor of psychology and neuroscience delving into the important role of play in learning.”...”
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“Simply a must read if you care about the wellbeing of young people!”...”
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“Peter Gray's work has been foundational in my understanding of play, education and how young people learn. This substack is informative, but it's also a space for open conversation. Anyone interested in the needs of young people would benefit from subscribing ”...”
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