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All In The Mind
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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- Laughter serves as a social bonding tool, promoting connection and acceptance in human interaction.
- Humor can be explained by incongruity, superiority, and tension release theories, each offering different insights into what we find funny.
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Why laughter is social
Laughter is a social phenomenon and serves multiple purposes in human interaction. It can make us feel liked and less threatening to others, fostering social connections. Laughter is not only a response to jokes, but also a way to navigate conversation and convey acceptance. It can create a sense of shared humor and promote bonding among individuals.
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