Mechanism and function of humor identified by new evolutionary theory
Friday, June 27, 2008 - 10:28
in Biology & Nature
A new publication answers centuries' old questions regarding the mechanism and function of humour, identifying 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.
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