Bibliograph

Riveted, the science of why jokes make us laugh, movies make us cry, and religion makes us feel one with the universe, Jim Davies

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Label

Riveted, the science of why jokes make us laugh, movies make us cry, and religion makes us feel one with the universe, Jim Davies

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [243]-273) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Riveted

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

860754881

Responsibility statement

Jim Davies

Sub title

the science of why jokes make us laugh, movies make us cry, and religion makes us feel one with the universe

Summary

"A ... look at what grabs our attention that pulls back the curtain on the psychological and evolutionary reasons that everyone is drawn to religion, conspiracy theories, and the news"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Hardwiring for socializing -- Wizard's first rule : hope and fear's anti-sweet spot -- The thrill of discovering patterns -- Incongruity : absurdism, mystery, and puzzle -- Our biological nature -- Our psychological biases -- Why we get riveted

Target audience

adult

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