Humour: what makes something funny?
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…
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