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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 50 MIN

Plato, Nietzsche and Ryder. What a line-up !

from Why Smart Women Podcast · host Annie McCubbin

Send us a message!We explore how humour does real work: building critical thinking, lowering defensiveness, and fuelling social change, from pandemic myths to political power. Two kinds of laughter—herd and heights—show why some jokes harm and others heal, with practical ways to use comedy well.• role of laughter in learning, groups, and connection• comedy as a response to fear and frustration• philosophers on humour from Plato to Nietzsche• herd laughter versus heights laughter• political mockery, late‑night satire, and why power hates jokes• case study of Pete Evans and the cut‑through of Tom Gleeson• RISE and Funny or Die driving legislative change• self‑deprecation and avoiding punching down• small steps to craft humorous messages for impact• safety, critical thinking, and staying connectedKeep your critical thinking hats on. And don't forget to subscribe, wait, and review the podcast, and share it with your fellow smart women and alliesSupport the showProudly sponsored by COUP — helping brands cut through the noise with bold, smart marketing. Visit the http://coup.co website or book a meeting with us at. https://go.oncehub.com/RequestMeeting

Send us a message! We explore how humour does real work: building critical thinking, lowering defensiveness, and fuelling social change, from pandemic myths to political power. Two kinds of laughter—herd and heights—show why some jokes harm and others heal, with practical ways to use comedy well. • role of laughter in learning, groups, and connection • comedy as a response to fear and frustration • philosophers on humour from Plato to Nietzsche • herd laughter versus heights laughter • polit...

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