According to Maslow hierarchy of needs, fun is achieved when (1) perceived basic needs e.g. food and shelter and meds (2) percieved safety and belonging are met then (3) self esteem e.g. fun can be had.
Like any model that covers something as diverse and nuanced as human experience and motivation, this is nothing more than an observed starting point.
Tldr you ain’t having fun because basics are hard either for external or internal reasons













Ehh, double entry accounting being invented at 3000 bc was a basic part of most accounting 101 classes.