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Tom Segura
05/19/25
@ Andrew Huberman
The success of a joke often depends on the emotional delivery of the comedian, not just the words themselves.
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The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity | Tom Segura
@ Andrew Huberman
05/19/25
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Tom Segura
05/19/25
@ Andrew Huberman
Emotional contagion plays a significant role in comedy, affecting how jokes are received based on the comedian's emotional state.
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Tom Segura
05/19/25
@ Andrew Huberman
Comedians often experience a phenomenon where a joke that once received laughter may not resonate with new audiences over time.
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Tom Segura
05/19/25
@ Andrew Huberman
When I perform, if I lose enjoyment in delivering a joke, the audience can sense it, which affects how the joke lands.
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Tom Segura
05/19/25
@ Andrew Huberman
Comedy is uniquely subjective, as laughter often occurs involuntarily, making it difficult to convince someone to find a joke funny if they don't connect with it.
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Andrew Huberman
05/19/25
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Emotional contagion plays a significant role in comedy, influencing how humor is perceived and received by audiences.
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Emotional connection and authenticity are crucial for comedians and public figures, as they resonate more with audiences when they share their flaws and vulnerabilities.
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Tom Segura
05/19/25
@ Andrew Huberman
Telling the same joke multiple times can diminish its impact, leading to less laughter over time.
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Tom Segura
05/19/25
@ Andrew Huberman
The journey of a comedian involves learning to be vulnerable on stage, which enhances their connection with the audience and leads to better performances.
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Tom Segura
05/19/25
@ Andrew Huberman
Comedy often explores dark themes, and the humor can come from the comedian's own discomfort with those themes, making the experience both intense and funny.