Humour: what makes something funny?

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The science of comedy is complicated. It involves complex neurophysiology, culture, context and … feeling safe? We evolved language between 80,000 - 160,000 years ago and jokes evolved alongside that. Today we will break down what makes something funny, why laughing feels good and teach you how to become a funnier person!

WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK:

8:20 - We NEED To Use Natural Dyes!!!

15:25 - Does The Brain Resemble the Universe?

STUDYTIME:

22:17

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The science of comedy is complicated. It involves complex neurophysiology, culture, context and … feeling safe? We evolved language between 80,000 - 160,000 years ago and jokes evolved alongside that. Today we will break down what makes something funny, why laughing feels good and teach you how to become a funnier person!

WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK:

8:20 - We NEED To Use Natural Dyes!!!

15:25 - Does The Brain Resemble the Universe?

STUDYTIME:

22:17

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020-12-09 62 min
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