What exactly is humor? I mean, we all, it's part of our lives. We don't think about it, but if you were coming, looking at it from the perspective of an alien, perhaps it would seem kind of odd, what we do. And before you answer that question, I'd love to play you a Jerry Seinfeld clip that's actually from your perspective. It's actually fromYour book.
Humor is no laughing matter. It inspires innovation, strengthens relationships, disarms tension, and makes you look smart. Seriously. Stanford professors Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas say the recipe for professional success and personal fulfillment is to lighten up, pack a little levity in your briefcase, and start living your life on the precipice of a smile. In today's episode, they dig into the neuroscience of laughter, share tips for crafting the perfect joke, and help Rufus improve his comic chops.
(This episode first aired in April 2021.)
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