Renegade Ape - Psychology, Philosophy, and the Overton Wasteland

#055 - The Anatomy of Humor (Dr. Brian King)

05.15.2018 - By Danny WhittakerPlay

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Comedian and psychologist Dr. Brian King joins us to discuss the evolutionary origins of humor, whether being funny is a natural ability or a skill that anyone can learn, the mental and physical benefits of laughter, and why humor can be the perfect antidote to some of life's darkest moments.

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*** BOOKS MENTIONED ***

"The Laughing Cure" by Brian King: https://amzn.to/2IjH1eJ

"A Field Guide to the North American Bloody Mary" by Brian King: https://amzn.to/2rFgulQ

"Pumping Irony" by Andrew Ginsberg: https://amzn.to/2IhUVhs

"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig: https://amzn.to/2IfelHT

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