Chris Duffy: How laughter connects us
From Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda by Alan Alda
June 9, 2026 · 37 min · Season 34
About this episode
Chris Duffy discusses how finding humor in everyday absurdities can enhance our connections with others.
Finding humor in the many absurdities of everyday life – including our own foolishness – can help us see things in new ways, foster understanding… above all, mend our ability to connect with others.
People in this episode
Host: Alan Alda
Guest: Chris Duffy
Topics covered
- humor
- connection
- understanding
- absurdity
- everyday life
Keywords
- laughter
- humor
- connection
- understanding
- absurdities
- everyday life
- foolishness
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