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This is a lecture that the renowned philosopher, Daniel Dennett, gave at my college, the University of Memphis, on November 14. In this talk, titled “An evolutionary/computational theory of humor”, Professor Dennett talks about the origin and purpose of humor from a perspective of evolutionary biology, psychology, and neuroscience. It is based on an upcoming book by Dennett titled “Inside Jokes” that I believe is coming out sometime early next year. Very interesting and funny. I apologize for the jumpiness, I recorded it with my iphone 4.
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Daniel Dennett: The Origin and Purpose of Humor (1 of 7)
I've been waiting for this one
I thought he was writing a book though
Thanks BTW, il be getting this book.
I will have the other six videos up tomorrow afternoon, I'm having some technical issues.
Thank you.
ima wait till they are all up to watch lol….
as long as they are up before the book comes out
Thanks for this man!The science of humor is an awesome subject.
How the fuck did I miss this???!!!
almost no sound
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No, unfortunately the rest of the vids were lost while I was trying to upload. That really sucks because the Q&A were really interesting. I asked him if he knew of any species besides humans that exhibted anything close to humor-short answer: no humor is unique to us.
@HaloStarbucks I don't believe humor is unique to humans. I've spent many years around animals and noticed humor in pigs, horses and dogs. Horses actually laugh. With all respect, Dr. Dennet is mistaken.
Sorry this is mean but i wanna punch you in the face, your laugh annoys me. I'm sure this won't get to you and hope it doesn't, but im hungover and stressed out
Daniel Dennett Bucharest conference on humour part 1
its ironic that the subtitles are hilariously wrong
your laugh is forced and annoying