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Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers
10 Questions for Robert Lynch
Season 2012
Episode 18
Robert Lynch is currently completing his doctorate in Evolutionary Biology at Rutgers University. One of his main areas of study is the evolutionary utility of laughter, i.e. why laughter is so important to the human species. Robert doesn't just talk and write about laughter; he also creates it as a stand-up comedian in New York City comedy clubs.
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Jim Gates has 30 seconds. He describes his science as cutting things up into tiny pieces.
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Robert Lynch explains why - and acts out - why the truth is so darn funny.