Post by Tamrin on Oct 6, 2008 11:37:50 GMT 10
Humor Shown To Be Fundamental To Our Success As A Species
[ScienceDaily (June 16, 2008) - Excerpt - Linked Above]
[ScienceDaily (June 16, 2008) - Excerpt - Linked Above]
First universal theory of humour answers how and why we find things funny. Published June 12, The Pattern Recognition Theory of Humour by Alastair Clarke answers the centuries old question of what is humour. Clarke explains how and why we find things funny and identifies the reason humour is common to all human societies, its fundamental role in the evolution of homo sapiens and its continuing importance in the cognitive development of infants.
