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How comedy helps us deal with hard truths (w/ Roy Wood Jr.)

How comedy helps us deal with hard truths (w/ Roy Wood Jr.)

Update: 2023-10-166
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There’s a saying that comedy is tragedy plus time. Perhaps that’s why some of our biggest problems feel easiest to manage with a dose of humor. Comedian, journalist, and actor Roy Wood Jr. has spent his career finding silly in the serious and using this tactic to influence real change. Listen in to learn how you can tap into the powers of humor in your own life. This episode was edited from a live conversation as part of TED’s Membership programming. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more visit ted.com/membership

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How comedy helps us deal with hard truths (w/ Roy Wood Jr.)

How comedy helps us deal with hard truths (w/ Roy Wood Jr.)

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