How Do You Come Up With the Questions?

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i write things down all the time. I often have people ask me about, you know, comedy and stand up and how do you learn to be funny? And i say such a similar thing, which is that everyone thinks of really funny things or notices strange, unusual things every single day. None of us are being bestowed with magical knowledge by some little, little elves that sit under our desk Or something. We can only be as good as the inform as the ideas that we encounter. Any pursuit of trivialities might break out into fun moments for someone else. You never know who your next friend will be in this world. It's not just science communicator - it's an art form

Have you ever wondered why there are seven days in a week? Or, why glaciers are blue—or what color even is? Today’s guest, YouTube creator Joe Hanson, makes a living by asking—and trying to answer—these kinds of questions. A biologist turned video producer and educator, Joe spends his days thinking about how telling stories and encouraging curiosity can help people think more deeply about the universe they live in, and engage with science in more meaningful ways. In this episode, he gives tips on how to unleash our innate desire to know things, explains what makes good science, and shares how cool facts can help you save the planet— and win big at trivia night. Joe was a part of Countdown, TED’s climate conference, which you can learn more about at countdown.ted.com. You can check out “It’s Okay To Be Smart”, Joe’s award-winning science education show from PBS Digital Studios, on YouTube. We want to know what you think about the podcast! Let us know your thoughts by visiting this link https://survey.prx.org/BetterHuman—and get a chance to be featured in a future episode To learn more about "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy, or find footnotes and additional resources, please visit: go.ted.com/betterhuman