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Sarcasm

Part of Series	Belief Systems and Other B.S.
Length	03:30
Licensor	KVNF
Producer(s)	Angus Stocking
Formats	Commentary, First-person essay, Weekly Program
Topics	Humor, Science
Produced	2006
Added to PRX	March 26, 2008

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Summary:

A meditation on the brain structure that appreciates sarcasm.

Tones:

Amusing, Opinionated, Unconventional

Language:

English

Description:

A recent study shows that people who don't 'get' sarcasm might have a very specific form of brain damage. Which leads to the broader question of how brain structure and damage affects personality and self.

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03/08, Eric E.
03/08, James Reiss

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