British Scientist to Speak About the Evolution of Laughter at Clark
Monday, January 30, 2017
“This semester, our symposium asks how humor creates and fragments communities. What larger cultural, social, and political role does humor play? In short, what can we learn when we take jokes, comedy, and laughter seriously?” said Amy Richter, director of the Higgins School of Humanities.
The event is free and open to the public and will take place on Wednesday, February 1 at 7 pm. in the Higgins Lounge.
Sophie Scott
Scott is a Wellcome Trust senior fellow and deputy director of University College London’s Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience.
Scott’s research involves the investigation of positive emotions, something often ignored in her discipline.
During her presentation at Clark, Scott will discuss the science and evolution of laughter—an emotion with its roots in play and social bonding.
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