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What does it mean?
Laughter is a powerful weapon against deception and hypocrisy.
In plain terms
Laughter destroys big lies and fake things.
What can you take from it?
Use humor to expose falsehoods.

Where it applies

  • debate
  • social critique
  • resolving conflict

Putting it to work

  • use humor
  • mock falsehoods

Questions to consider

  • Can humor fix everything?
  • How do you fight lies?

Another view

Laughter can also trivialize serious issues.

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