HTDE: Heckling, Yawning, and Imitating, with James Austin Johnson and Patton Oswalt
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The Contagious Yawn
In this playful chapter, the speakers explore the contagious nature of yawning, sharing personal anecdotes and engaging with a listener named Clementine. They delve into the evolutionary significance of yawning, discussing its effects on brain cooling and attentiveness across species. Through humor and light-hearted suggestions, such as a 'yawn map' and its implications for social bonding, they examine the quirky ways our responses to yawning reflect deeper psychological traits.
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