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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 (2 of 7)
I'm guessing… second order social awareness.
Ridiculously cringe. The prof should cut out the 'trying to be funny' and the class should cut out the 'i have to laugh at my profs jokes every time'.
You would think a man who seems to know so much about humour would also know what dead humour is and understand when he is doing it.
…he grew on me;)