How do we re-learn how to play as adults, when we have been taught it is an activity just for children? In a productivity-driven world, play is often dismissed as unimportant, yet affective neuroscience theories suggest it is fundamental.

In this interview, Dr Lauren Gascoyne discusses OPM-MEG, a cutting-edge, wearable neuroimaging technique that measures the brain’s magnetic fields in more naturalistic settings. She shares how it compares to traditional methods, her role in developing the technology, and reflects on her career path and the importance of careful science communication.