Factually! with Adam Conover

Why Do We Laugh? with Nuar Alsadir

Mar 15, 2023

01:02:38

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Importance of Humor

2min

The Importance of Laughter in Comedy

4min

The Connection Between Being Real and People Laughing

6min

The Tension of Being a Stand Up Comedian

5min

The Most Bizarre Comedy Show I've Ever Heard

3min

The Importance of Laughter

3min

The Power of Humor

4min

The Connection Between Obscene and Obscene Hearse

2min

10.

The Secret Channels of Communication That Are Opened Up Through Laughter or Excitement

5min

11.

The Power of Laughter

2min

12.

How to Be a Non Performer

3min

13.

The History of Clowning

2min

14.

The Importance of Humor in Society

2min

15.

The Importance of Humor at Funerals

2min

16.

How to Sweeten Laughs

2min

17.

The Different Kinds of Laughs People Have

3min

18.

The Psycho Analyser Talks About Humor

2min

19.

How to Be a Better Comedian

3min

20.

How to Find Unconsciousness to Share With the Audience

2min

21.

Animal Joy, a Book of Laughter and Resuscitation

2min

22.

Adam Conover on Factually Podcast

2min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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