Entertaiment is a kind of amusement, or diversion that holds one’s interest and attention. It can be anything from a simple smile or laugh to a complex television or video game. Many familiar forms of entertainment are recognizable across different media and have demonstrated a remarkable capacity to adapt to new circumstances and remain relevant.
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The character of entertainment often hits on themes that the brain was evolved to deeply react to, like backstabbing and murders in social situations. This stimulates the brain to realease seratonin and dopamine, and gives a feeling of well being.