Entertaiment is a broad category that can range from an individual’s personal choice of entertainment from the now enormous array of pre-recorded products; to banquets adapted for two; parties of any size or type; theatrical performances intended for thousands; and even global audiences. Often entertainment hits on points the brain was evolved to react deeply to such as backstabbing, murders and other social themes that were important to understand in order to function in a complex world.
Merriam-Webster’s Editors’ Note:
In modern usage, the word entertainment has become strongly associated with amusement; however, many entertainments have serious purposes such as achieving insight or intellectual growth.