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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks

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Office Hours with Arthur Brooks

Office Hours with Arthur Brooks · Feb 23, 2026

The Science Behind Being Good at Leisure

Leisure as foundational skill and cultural indicator Pleasure vs. enjoyment neuroscience and prefrontal cortex engagement Work-life balance reframed as work-leisure portfolio balance Contemplative leisure practices (meditation, reading, reflection)Art creation and consumption as generative leisure