Ha! : the science of when we laugh and why / Scott Weems.
"Humor, like pornography, is famously difficult to define. We know it when we see it, but is there any way to figure out what we really find funny? In this fascinating investigation into the science of humor and laughter, neuroscientist Scott Weems uncovers what's happening in our heads wh...
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| 505 | 0 | |a "What is?" The elusive concept of mirth -- Cocaine, chocolate, and Mr. Bean -- The kick of the discovery -- Stopover at the Empire State Building -- What for?" Humor and who we are -- Specialization is for insects -- Our computer overlords -- "So what?" Becoming a more jovial person -- The Bill Cosby effect -- Humor dances -- Oh, the places you'll go. | |
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