The. Study. Of. Laughter. It exists, and it's called gelotology. In one of the oddly more somber episodes, Alie sits down with Dr. Lee Berk, a doctor who is "serious about laughter" and has dedicated decades to hunting down how humor affects the body. Learn about what makes a joke a joke, the science behind happiness, why you laugh when you're nervous, if comedians are naturally depressed or if that's a myth, and why some people get paid to tickle rats. Gelotology is an actual science and as Alie learns, it really is no laughing matter.




Heads up, Alie will be in Portland Feb. 22 for a dinner event with Thanatologist Cole Imperi! Ticket link: http://bit.ly/2DtJAbB

Dr. Lee Berk’s website 

More links at www.alieward.com/ologies

Follow Ologies on Instagram or Twitter 

Follow Alie on Instagram or Twitter

Obtain some cool items at www.OlogiesMerch.com

Edited by Steven Ray Morris

Music by Nick Thorburn

Support the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.