

Humour me: why we laugh and what counts as funny
Jan 8, 2023
Exploring the history and neurological processes behind humor, satirists using incongruity to highlight absurdity, the power dynamics of comedy, the connection between types of humor and personality traits, and a neuroscientist scanning comedians' brains during improvisation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Evolution of Humor
01:31 • 3min
Creating a Satirical Sketch: The 'not today show'
05:01 • 2min
The Power Dynamics of Comedy
06:59 • 4min
Types of Humor and Their Connection to Personality Traits
10:39 • 10min
Neuroscientist scans comedians' brains
20:33 • 9min