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The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss
Ricky Gervais
Jun 18, 2019
Lawrence Krauss talks with Ricky Gervais about the science of comedy, the comedy of religion, and the religion of free speech. They explore the intersection of science and philosophy, the impact of religion on belief and behavior, and the power of comedy in addressing sensitive topics. They also discuss the importance of freedom of speech, the influence of Christianity on the classical world, and the relationship between lying, comedy, and religion.
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- Comedy is rooted in empathy and allows us to find humor in the wrong things.
- Freedom of speech and comedy are essential for social commentary and challenging offensive ideas.
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Comedy and Empathy
Ricky Gervais discusses how comedy is about empathy and how it allows us to laugh at the wrong things because we know what the right thing is.
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