According to Peter and Caleb's benign violation theory humor is a tool for us to learn social norms and culture. Laughter tells us oh this thing it's not really gonna hurt us. Humor can teach you sort of how to be a person and how to move about the world. Unfortunately for Ali learning about what makes things funny from the scientists it hasn't made her funnier absolutely not know.
Scientists are digging into what makes something funny. We compare their notes with comedians — including Atsuko Okatsuka, Josh Johnson, Dulcé Sloan, and Chris Fleming.
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