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How to Have a Better Sense of Humor (W/ Dan Harris and Guests) | How to Be a Better Human | TED

Humor is all around us— you only need to be intentional about seeking moments of laughter and joy in your life. In this special compilation episode on humor, Chris shares six short snippets from his conversation with thoughtful guests such as TikTok forager Alexis Nikole Nelson, meditation and happiness journalist Dan Harris, peace activist Aziz…

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Humor is all around us— you only need to be intentional about seeking moments of laughter and joy in your life. In this special compilation episode on humor, Chris shares six short snippets from his conversation with thoughtful guests such as TikTok forager Alexis Nikole Nelson, meditation and happiness journalist Dan Harris, peace activist Aziz Abu-Sarah and more on how they flex their laughing muscles. From foraging mugwort to drawing a stranger for 60-seconds, Chris and his guests encourage you to practice mindfulness and embrace the spectacle of life.

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Host: Chris Duffy (Instagram: @chrisiduffy | chrisduffycomedy.com)
Guests:
Dan Harris (Instagram: @danharris | Website: danharris.com)
Alexis Nikole Nelson (Instagram: @blackforager | TikTok: @alexisnikole | YouTube: @blackforager)
Wendy MacNaughton (Instagram: @wendymac)
Laurel Braitman (Instagram: @laurel_braitman | Website: laurelbraitman.com/)
Lear deBessonet (Website: lct.org/shows/people/lear-debessonet/)
Dave Nadelberg (Instagram: @davenadelberg | Website: getmortified.com/)
Neil Katcher (Instagram: @neilkatcher | LinkedIn: @neilkatcher | Website: getmortified.com/)
Aziz Abu-Sarah (Instagram: @azizabusarah | Website: azizabusarah.com/)

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  1. @Jasonxbr

    July 30, 2025 at 11:03 am

    Honestly, right now, under trump regime, no humor, sadly 😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @linkpaivichit7651

      July 30, 2025 at 11:08 am

      @jasonxbr You’re not wrong about Trump. But I do have to admit that your last 4 YT comments are all… quite negative. I think you could use some assistance with your own outlook. Something worth working on, if you’d consider it.

  2. @stardotter785

    July 30, 2025 at 11:25 am

    Does this make my but look big🦏

  3. @ccammor8474

    July 30, 2025 at 11:39 am

    Never have we needed our ability to laugh more. It’s hard these days though.

    • @pimmanders2261

      July 30, 2025 at 1:15 pm

      I can’t stop laughing….the world sooooo idiotic now…hahahaha

  4. @bmonq

    July 30, 2025 at 11:43 am

    Before even watching the video, this is Step 1:

    Step 1: Watch South Park

    • @kinsmed

      July 30, 2025 at 12:40 pm

      Step 4…

  5. @kk-xj5oz

    July 30, 2025 at 11:44 am

    Daily realities often come in the way of humor. Can’t really see the good things in the worst period of time since ww2

    • @kinsmed

      July 30, 2025 at 12:47 pm

      If you wish, that is true. But what a way to waste life.
      Consider Roberto Benigni’s Oscar-winning “Life is Beautiful” released in 1997.
      Humor found in the most horrific settings. But the child survives.

    • @kk-xj5oz

      July 30, 2025 at 1:20 pm

      @@kinsmedof course we in the west can choose to laugh while people on the the other side of the world are being slaughtered. There always has to be a balance, but everything would be much easier if the elite wasn’t set on complete destruction

  6. @kinsmed

    July 30, 2025 at 12:39 pm

    Priceless. And crucial. But…
    What if more humor were applied in the Talk.

  7. @thefarmercox6862

    July 30, 2025 at 2:09 pm

    How do I find a sense of humour when my entire tiny little minority is being persecuted, killed, scapegoated, and harassed in wider society and law? (I’m trans btw, life is f*****ng awful for us rn)

    • @and_ppv

      July 30, 2025 at 5:31 pm

      Maybe don’t make it your entire personality

  8. @todaycountsshow

    July 30, 2025 at 8:27 pm

    Beautiful and powerful episode! Love the reminder that humor isn’t just entertainment, it’s resilience, connection, and healing. Laughter and mindfulness go hand in hand, and how even in struggle, joy finds a way.

  9. @TheBeyond-m9q

    August 1, 2025 at 1:15 am

    i dont like class clowns….they give me the ick

  10. @LuisMora-c7w

    August 1, 2025 at 1:45 am

    I work construction and most Hispanics crack jokes on our ice machine 😂😂😂 seriously funny not funny;) adaptable human beings.🫠

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