
The trap of rational recreation: Griffith Review 81
Leisure, when properly valued says Dr David Ellison, offers a reprieve from life’s pressures. It’s essential to also acknowledge that leisure often relies on others’ labor. This realisation can lead to judging those who consume leisure without considering its environmental and cultural impacts, like “The White Lotus”. Despite shame seeming to result from prioritising work over leisure, it has always played a vital role in regulating leisure and driving its potential for reform.