Only Joking - How Humour Makes Us Human

Synopsis: Audio recording of a discussion about the uniquely human capacity called humour, held at the RSA, London, on 4/7/2007. What evolutionary function does it serve? Is it a source of unity or division, sharing or derision? What is a sense of humour and is it really possible to lack one? With Sir Jonathan Miller, author and director, and Natalie Haynes, stand-up and comic writer and Martin Rowson, political cartoonist. Chaired by Laurie Taylor. (90 minutes)
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2007
Year of production: 2007
Subjects: Psychology
Keywords: cognitive psychology; human evolution; social psychology; humour

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Notes: The RSA (Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce) hosts an ambitious programme of events that provide a platform for some of the world’s leading thinkers and encourage intelligent public debate of some of today’s most pressing social challenges. These events are available as live webcasts, streamed video or audio recordings, and podcasts. There is also a series of podcast interviews with Royal designers.

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