"My entire job is to provoke laughter in people," comedian says. "I don't think I understand very much what laughter is or what it's for, you know?" Scientists divide laughter into two main categories: duchin-duchin and non-duchin. The author also has a new book out about the art of clowning.
What the hell is laughter? Why do we do it, and what is its purpose? This week, psychoanalyst Nuar Alsadir joins Adam to discuss her theories about the origins of laughter, its effect on other people, and its purpose in various scenarios. Buy Nuar’s book at http://factuallypod.com/books
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