Adam Conover: We don't really have an amazing sense of why we laugh scientifically. He says there are a number of theories for how laughter works, but they all cover only part of what could be the cause. Adam is going on tour once again this year and wants you to come out and see him.
What the hell is laughter? Why do we do it, and what is its purpose? This week, psychoanalyst Nuar Alsadir joins Adam to discuss her theories about the origins of laughter, its effect on other people, and its purpose in various scenarios. Buy Nuar’s book at http://factuallypod.com/books
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