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Why Do We Laugh? with Nuar Alsadir

Why Do We Laugh? with Nuar Alsadir

Update: 2023-03-15
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What the hell is laughter? Why do we do it, and what is its purpose? This week, psychoanalyst Nuar Alsadir joins Adam to discuss her theories about the origins of laughter, its effect on other people, and its purpose in various scenarios. Buy Nuar’s book at http://factuallypod.com/books

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