We are specially designed to appeal to the sense of humour.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humor is a built‑in human trait designed to appeal to us.
- In plain terms
- We are naturally wired to enjoy humor.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor is an innate part of human nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is humor universal?
- How does humor affect cognition?
Another view
Not everyone responds to humor the same way.
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