Isabel Behncke : Evolution's gift of play, from bonobo apes to humans

Isabel BehnckeatTED2011
Evolution's gift of play, from bonobo apes to humans  (transcript)
Summary
The speaker is a primatologist who studies about bonobos.
The bonobo is a kind of chimpanzee in Congo who is our living closest relative, but it's not famous. We think that Congo and chimpanzees are dangerous and are related to aggression. However, Congo is a land of extraordinary biodiversity and beauty, and bonobo society is a highly tolerant society where fatal violence has not been observed and which is run by empowered females. The bonobo likes to play. It's not only for children games and the speaker tells us that we humans must forget that play is very important.
Playing is foundational for bonding relationships and fostering tolerance. We can learn about the rules of games, creativity, resilience, and diversity. It's included in the diversity of interactions, behaviors, and connections also.
The speaker is so sexy that it might be difficult to convey the true meaning.
We have to enjoy playing and we can learn it from bonobos, you wouldn't know it, though.

Words in this story
ape /noun/  primate, simian, monkey
aggression /noun/ hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
frivolous /adj/ petty