Humouring Humour - Socratic Smarts EP5

This episode examines the concept of humour - looking at the morality and usefulness of humour. We juxtapose today's ideas about humour with the plays of Athens, exploring the connections between comedy and tragedy. The defamed reputation of Socrates also poses interesting questions, as he is misportrayed by Aristophanes in his play Clouds. Moreover, we attempt to convey a deeper use for humour - a letter from Seneca underscoring how one may use humour to endure serious hardships in life. For enquires: socraticsmarts@gmail.com Primary Material: City of Sokrates - J. W. Roberts On Facing Hardships - Tao of Seneca Elephant in the Brain - Kevin Simler, Robin Hanson