All In The Mind

Humour me: why we laugh and what counts as funny

Mar 12, 2022
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Mark Humphries
Psychologist, neuroscientist, and satirist Mark Humphries discuss the history and perception of humor, theories of humor and punching up versus punching down, the measurement of humor styles, and the neuroscience of comedic improvisation.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Exploring the History and Perception of Humor
01:31 • 3min
3
Satirist Discusses Creating a Sketch About Avoiding Climate Change Discussion on a Morning Show
05:01 • 2min
4
Exploring Theories of Humor and Punching Up vs. Punching Down
06:59 • 4min
5
Theories of Humor and Measurement of Humor Styles
10:43 • 10min
6
The Neuroscience of Comedic Improvisation
20:52 • 8min