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Ep74 "Why do we laugh?"

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Finding Humor in Tragedy

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between humor and tragedy, highlighting how time allows us to find comedy in painful experiences. It explores the mechanisms of surprise and incongruity in humor, as well as the psychological dynamics of laughter and its evolutionary significance as a social signal. Additionally, it addresses the limitations of artificial intelligence in creating meaningful humor, emphasizing the unique human experience of laughter.

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