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    This is Your Brain on Comedy

    What role did Tina Fey’s impersonation of Sarah Palin really play in our political history? Listen as writer and comedian Chris Bliss breaks down the effectiveness of comedy within mainstream television, political coverage and other communications - and hear how we allow this humor to transform our view of reality.

    Chris Bliss
    Comedian, Variety Artist & Writer

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    Comedy: What's So Funny?

    Humor is a universal language - it brings people together, satirizes current events, breaks down barriers, and makes the mundane interesting. But what's important about being funny? Throughout this session, our highly entertaining speakers will address the positive effects of laughter, the comedic process behind comedians, and why comedy is the greatest source of amusement worldwide.

    Speakers: Megan Amram, Brian Babylon, Chris Bliss, Jena Friedman, Seth Reiss, Will Tracy

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