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Demorest Keynote Lecture, Casper Humanities Festival
October 1, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm MDT
Demorest Keynote Lecture Presented by R. Paul Maddox II, Ph.D. More Than Just Fun and Games: Using Play to Explore Communication, Connection, and Self-Discovery
5:30pm Wednesday, October 1st LIVESTREAM NOW!
In this presentation, participants will explore how play serves as the first and most natural form of communication, transcending age and circumstance. Far from serving as an optional pastime, play is an important medium through which individuals express core truths, process experiences, and forge meaningful connections throughout their lifespan. The session will examine how play creates safe spaces for vulnerability, allowing both children and adults to communicate desires, fears, and hopes in ways that may often be overlooked. Attendees will discover how intentional play can unlock insights about oneself, strengthen relationships, and provide a universal language that bridges differences—revealing play’s profound role not just as entertainment, but as an essential component of human connection, personal growth, and overall wellbeing.
To join the livestream, visit: https://youtube.com/live/84s8jW9MKek?feature=share