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The investigation of laughter is belatedly becoming a science..:-)

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:19:49 GMT

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clipper's remarks: In 1923 a theoretical tome listed 88 different theories of humour, few of which seemed to acknowledge that it is supposed to be enjoyable. The theories can be divided into three main types:

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The study of laughter has entered mainstream psychology. Anthony Gottlieb reads the reports--and a new book on the history of jokes--and finds much to chuckle

Recent studies of twins, they reported, suggested that there may be a genetic explanation for some differences between British and American styles of humou

The real news is that the investigation of humour is belatedly becoming a science. After millennia of untested speculation by armchair thinkers, moves are afoot to bring the study of laughter into the mainstream of experimental psychology.

"The Psychology of Humor",

suggest that on average people laugh 17.5 times per day. And a good sense of humour tends to be one of the most highly rated traits when people choose their friends, lovers or spouses. So psychologists have every reason to take humour seriously.

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One popular field of research is the effect of humour on health

then it should be associated with longevity

"Artwork inspired by the mysteries and marvels of science." wonderful images

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:36:09 GMT

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clipper's remarks: "I am often very inspired by science - books on popular science and maths, documentaries, and of course rubbish sci fi films. Here is some of the artwork inspired by the mysteries and marvels of science." The wonderful image is an original drawing by the artist Masonic Boom, aka Kate St.Claire, as part of her series of "science"

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You have to imagine this announced in the tone of Thomas Dolby in "She Blinded Me With Science.

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"Impossibility" (The Science of Limits and the Limits of Science.)

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Richard Dawkin's theory of memetics.

"The trouble is that thought and culture are not the sort of thing that can have distinct units. They do not have a granular structure for the same reason that ocean currents do not have one - namely because they are not stuffs but patterns."

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I used to be terrified of the end of the universe when I was a kid, before I realised that it was going to happen 4 billion years in the future not, like, next week.

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Inspired by The Moon: The Biography.

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i love ferns! i love their fractal self symmetry, and the way the curl out of swirlies to be lovely fronds.

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I Can Lose Myself In The Moons Of Jupiter

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Inspired by the crazy electrical storm over Croydon last night. I swear to god, that lightening was magenta.

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Inspired by this thread on ILX.

www.ted.com/index.php/talks/brian_cox_on_cern_s_supercoll...

"Artwork inspired by the mysteries and marvels of science." wonderful images

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:36:09 GMT

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You have to imagine this announced in the tone of Thomas Dolby in "She Blinded Me With Science.

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"Impossibility" (The Science of Limits and the Limits of Science.)

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Richard Dawkin's theory of memetics.

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I used to be terrified of the end of the universe when I was a kid, before I realised that it was going to happen 4 billion years in the future not, like, next week.

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Inspired by The Moon: The Biography.

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i love ferns! i love their fractal self symmetry, and the way the curl out of swirlies to be lovely fronds.

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I Can Lose Myself In The Moons Of Jupiter

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Inspired by the crazy electrical storm over Croydon last night. I swear to god, that lightening was magenta.

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Inspired by this thread on ILX.

www.ted.com/index.php/talks/brian_cox_on_cern_s_supercoll...

"The Road Goes On Forever and the party never ends.." beautiful "path" picture

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:32:00 GMT

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50 Great Free Online Libraries

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:44:51 GMT

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Clipmarks BLOCK feature- BAD IDEA

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:16:40 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Firstly, the BLOCK feature didn't come from Clipmarks, it was suggested by one of the uysers here and I have already spoken with him about it. If I am not mistaken, he has regrets he ever mentioned it.

Secondly, and as I have pointed out before, the ONLY people using the BLOCK feature here are those who would abuse it's intended purpose. Because they are dumb enough to believe they can 'squash' opposing viewpoints is laughable at best. So here for your viewing displeasure is what just one of the recent clippers has accused me of- The user (debbyski) accuses me of being a LIAR outright (not too smart of you) and I present my clip and corresponding screenshots mentioned in the clip. If your going to be stupid enough to call someone a liar make sure you have your facts correct. Otherwise it makes you look pathetic. cptenaud your next.

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No Debbyski-

I took no great pride in saving this clip to my 'collection' but did so for archival purposes. And I also checked the boxes on the 'email comments' on this clip. And took lots of screenshots.

I was actually quite ashamed of the clip in general and took quite a few screenshots for future reference (in case it vanished or was deleted). I did email the link to a U.S. Senator who was equally disgusted. And for the record, this clip appeared @ 7:28 am (with 135 views already) with a clip by Eric Goldstein@ 8:10am (with 64 views already). So nobody can say that it had not been seen by him.

The hypocritical part is leaving the clip up for so long before deciding that 'it was inappropriate'.

Don't pride yourself on this clip, it was nothing to write home to mother about, or let Eric Goldsteins children (or anyone elses)see.

And not only are you a hypocrite Nappy; you are a LIAR and a terrible one at that. For that, you are banned from commenting on any of my clips.

Good riddence.

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McCain and Palin are soulmates! Who knew?

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:54:24 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Wow...soul mates. I mean really, they're soul mates!!?? My goodness. I suppose that when you find your soul mate, there's no need to meet more than once before deciding on your VP. Experience doesn't hold a candle being your soul mate. That's deep.

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A wandering mind able to project themselves into imaginary situations - can do important work'..

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:07:08 GMT

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clipper's remarks: ...scientists are learning - and may even be essential
"Einstein, for instance, was notorious for his wandering mind ".

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A wandering mind can do important work, scientists are learning - and may even be essential

In a culture obsessed with efficiency, daydreaming is derided as a lazy habit or a lack of discipline, the kind of thinking we rely on when we don't really want to think. It's a sign of procrastination, not productivity, something to be put away with your flip-flops and hammock as summer draws to a close.

In recent years, however, scientists have begun to see the act of daydreaming very differently. They've demonstrated that daydreaming is a fundamental feature of the human mind - so fundamental, in fact, that it's often referred to as our "default" mode of thought. Many scientists argue that daydreaming is a crucial tool for creativity, a thought process that allows the brain to make new associations and connections.

If your mind didn't wander, then you'd be largely shackled to whatever you are doing right now," says Jonathan Schooler, a psychologist at the University of California,

A wandering mind able to project themselves into imaginary situations - can do important work'..

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:07:08 GMT

clipped by: einbar
clipper's remarks: ...scientists are learning - and may even be essential
"Einstein, for instance, was notorious for his wandering mind ".

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A wandering mind can do important work, scientists are learning - and may even be essential

If your mind didn't wander, then you'd be largely shackled to whatever you are doing right now," says Jonathan Schooler, a psychologist at the University of California,