Entertaiment is a powerful force that can bring joy and stimulate learning, but it can also have negative effects if not regulated. It can cross different media and has demonstrated a seemingly unlimited potential for creative remix. It can bring happiness and help to ease boredom or stress, but it can also cause depression. It is fine to entertain yourself, as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone else and is not below human dignity.
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