What makes something funny?

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English - May 10, 2024 13:31 - 10 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Despite numerous attempts to theoretically define and categorize humour, most believe it’s inherently subjective nature.
Guest: Dr. Jonathan Silvertown, Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Edinburgh and the Author of “The Comedy of Error: Why Evolution Made Us Laugh”
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Despite numerous attempts to theoretically define and categorize humour, most believe it’s inherently subjective nature.

Guest: Dr. Jonathan Silvertown, Professor of Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Edinburgh and the Author of “The Comedy of Error: Why Evolution Made Us Laugh”

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