Entertaiment enables us to break out of the relentless slog of work and other adult activities, and introduce fun and excitement into our lives. It can be as simple as a choice of music for a private party; as elaborate as a banquet; or a performance for thousands. Entertainment also reflects and reinforces society’s values. For example, the story of Scheherazade in the Persian professional storytelling tradition has inspired orchestral works by Rimsky-Korsakov and Ravel; film adaptations; and even innovative video games.