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Charles Duhigg (on being a supercommunicator)

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Humor, Media, and Identity

This chapter delves into the changing dynamics of newspaper circulation in the U.S., spotlighting the Wall Street Journal and examining the drop in numbers for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It further explores the role of humor and laughter as social tools, particularly in leadership and high-status situations, while playfully speculating on the intersection of celebrity and espionage. Through light-hearted anecdotes and playful exchanges, the chapter reflects on multifaceted themes of identity, media consumption, and the absurdities of status.

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