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Ep74 "Why do we laugh?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

CHAPTER

Understanding Surprise and Humor

This chapter examines how infants respond to unexpected stimuli, revealing their cognitive processing abilities even before language acquisition. Additionally, it discusses the complex nature of humor, exploring the balance between surprise and emotional safety in comedic scenarios.

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