Why we laugh, why we don’t, and why it matters
Laughter can come about because of our own actions, but also those we are close to. When fates are linked, the vulnerabilities revealed by one can affect the status of all.
Certain types of humor are thought inappropriate in some circumstances but accepted in others. A new theory seeks to explain what influences such views.Because humor can sometimes trigger ill feelings, philosophers and scientists are studying the phenomenon to help determine how we can balance free speech and mutual respect.
Expressing a sense of mutual vulnerability with laughter usually follows a drop or a rise in status, but sometimes it’s done in anticipation of such a change. Why should that be?The notion of irony is often linked to both laughter and humor. What is it about being ironic, or having a plan fall short in a spectacular way, that so often cultivates giddiness?
New theories of laughter should account for what earlier explanations got right as well as wrong. Mutual Vulnerability Theory integrates well with Superiority and Play theories.New theories of laughter must account for what earlier explanations got right and wrong. The Mutual Vulnerability Theory meshes well with Incongruity and Tension Relief theories.
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