Are we living comfortably—or living in a very well-decorated enclosure? Why can a life full of convenience still leave us restless, bored or desperate for something different? Join Chris, an IELTS instructor and communication coach whose clubs are always full of laughter and interaction, for a provocative discussion about “zoochosis”: a term describing repetitive behaviours, such as pacing or swaying, seen in captive animals and associated with frustration or unmet needs. We’ll explore the idea of “human zoochosis” as an analogy rather than a medical diagnosis: could modern routines, confined spaces and limited opportunities for exploration leave some of our own needs unmet?

Together, we’ll question the comparison, share perspectives and consider what humans need beyond comfort and security. Are our routines reassuring or restrictive? Does endless scrolling offer stimulation—or distract us from the experiences we’re missing? And would more freedom actually make us happier, or simply give us new problems? Expect playful disagreements, relatable examples and Chris’s signature mix of laugh-out-loud moments and surprisingly deep learning points. No knowledge of psychology is necessary, and you can share as much or as little of your own experience as you like. Come ready to rethink everyday life—and imagine what a better human “habitat” might look like.

我们是活得舒服，还是活在一个装修得特别好的笼子里？为什么一个什么都方便的生活，还是能让人坐不住、无聊，或者特别想要点不一样的东西？跟着 Chris 来聊一场有点挑事的讨论吧。他是雅思老师，也是沟通教练，活动一向都是笑声和互动拉满。这次我们聊“zoochosis”：这个词说的是被关起来的动物会出现的一些重复行为，比如来回踱步或者晃身体，通常跟挫败感或者需求没被满足有关。我们会把“人类动物园病”当成一个比喻来聊，而不是什么医学诊断：现代的日常节奏、被限定的空间、少得可怜的探索机会，会不会也让我们的某些需求一直没被满足？

我们会一起质疑这个类比，分享不同视角，也会想想人除了舒适和安全之外，到底还需要什么。我们的日常是让人安心，还是把人困住了？ endless scrolling 到底是在给我们刺激，还是在让我们分心，躲开那些真正错过的体验？更多自由真的会让我们更开心，还是只是换来一堆新问题？会有好玩的意见不合、很能对上的例子，还有 Chris 标志性的那种笑出声和意外很深的学习点混在一起。不需要任何心理学知识，你自己的经历想分享多少都行。准备好重新想想日常生活——也想象一下，一个更好的人类“栖息地”会是什么样。