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Why Do We Laugh?
Public Works 161 Erie Street, San FranciscoJoin cognitive psychologist Greg Bryant and scientist turned comedian Tim Lee for an evening of laughter. Half comedy show and half science talk, this month’s Being Human explores the science behind why we laugh.
Why Do We Laugh?
Public Works 161 Erie Street, San FranciscoJoin cognitive psychologist Greg Bryant and scientist turned comedian Tim Lee for an evening of laughter. Half comedy show and half science talk, this month’s Being Human explores the science behind why we laugh.
Our Inner Scientist
Public Works 161 Erie Street, San FranciscoJoin Alison Gopnik for an evening exploring how understanding babies’ and young children’s ability to acquire abstract knowledge has transformed how we view human nature itself. Human beings have a longer childhood than any other animal, and during this childhood we are helpless and dependent. This long period of helplessness is responsible for our uniquely … Continued