Entertaiment is not a one-size-fits-all concept, but a seemingly limitless universe of options catering to diverse interests and emotional states. From escapism to education, catharsis to cerebral engagement, it is a multifaceted mirror reflecting the complexities of human emotion and intellect.
Entertainment often hits on themes that the brain was shaped to deeply react to, like murders, social backstabbing and other situations our ancestors had to navigate in order to survive in society. It can also provide an uplifting experience, bringing joy and upliftment of mood, which can reduce cortisol levels, thus enhancing well-being. Derived from the medieval Latin inter tenere, from the Indo-European root ten, meaning “stretch” or “keep up,” it is a dynamic and constantly evolving field that offers something new to every audience.