The psychology of comedy: where humour and psychosis overlap by David Cox

New research shows that comedians have a remarkable amount in common with people who have schizophrenia or manic depression " and that this could be what makes them funny"Many people say that comics are psychopaths," says the standup Jason Byrne, who should know what he's talking about after almost two decades in the business. "We put this front on of being a normal person but in our shows we're closer to o…

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