The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity | Tom Segura
Huberman Lab19 Maj 2025

The Science & Art of Comedy & Creativity | Tom Segura

My guest is Tom Segura, renowned comedian, writer, actor and director. We discuss the “how-to” of comedy writing and storytelling, and what the science of humor and the creative process reveal about human emotion and memory. We explore why surprise and the act of "saying the unspoken truth" activate the brain’s reward circuits, as well as the subconscious mechanisms that shape our sense of what is funny. The episode also examines the bi-directional influence between comedy and cultural standards. It will interest anyone curious about the science of humor, the art of performance and emotional contagion. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Maui Nui: https://mauinuivenison.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman David Protein: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Function Health: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Tom Segura 00:01:45 Family, Sports, Running 00:09:35 Sponsors: Maui Nui & Helix Sleep 00:12:37 Ideas, Running, Sleep & Brain, Tools: Exercise for Energy; Phone Outside Room 00:20:16 Capturing Ideas, Cannabis, Storytelling, Experimentation 00:27:28 Ideas & Set List, Performance 00:31:52 Wife, Jokes, Reframing Content; Cancel Culture, Audience Reaction 00:40:56 Jokes, Self & Amusement; Evolution & New Material 00:48:26 Sponsors: AG1 & David Protein 00:51:24 Surprise, Hidden Thoughts; Acting 00:59:02 Voice Impersonation, Kids, Strength Training, Activities 01:05:40 Repeating Jokes; State Changes, Crowds & Energy 01:13:11 Silly Mindset; Audience, Emotional Contagion; Humor & Subconscious Mind 01:27:44 Sponsor: Function 01:29:32 Crowd Work, Comedy Clubs; Original Comedy 01:38:13 Comedy & Social Context; Dark Comedy 01:47:51 Drugs, Overdose, Comedian Deaths, Mental Health; Cynicism, Hope 01:54:21 Audience, Twin Comics; Vulnerability; Stand-Up & Performance 02:01:49 Comedy & Passion, Complaints; Childhood Struggle, Insecurities, Therapy 02:10:53 “Bad Thoughts” Show, Upcoming Projects 02:14:44 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avsnitt(388)

The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment

The Science of Love, Desire and Attachment

In this episode, I discuss the psychology and biology of desire, love and attachment. I explain how childhood attachment types are thought to inform adult attachment styles to romantic partners, and I...

14 Feb 20222h 30min

Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain

Using Play to Rewire & Improve Your Brain

In this episode, I discuss the transformative nature of play—how it changes our feelings, thoughts and actions and indeed, how it can rewire our brain to function better in all contexts. I explain the...

7 Feb 20221h 43min

Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity

Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, & Creativity

In this episode, I discuss ways to set up your workspace to optimize productivity, focus and creativity. I discuss how to adjust light, physically arrange your work environment, and leverage body post...

31 Jan 20221h 37min

Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance | Dr. Alia Crum

Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance | Dr. Alia Crum

My guest is Dr. Alia Crum, Associate (tenured) Professor of Psychology at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Mind & Body Lab. Dr. Crum is a world expert on mindsets and beliefs and how t...

24 Jan 20221h 37min

The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals

The Science of Setting & Achieving Goals

In this episode, I discuss the science of setting, assessing, and pursuing goals. I explain the neural (brain) circuits that underlie goal setting and pursuit. Then I describe nine science-supported t...

17 Jan 20221h 48min

Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman

Breathing for Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. Jack Feldman

This episode my guest is Dr. Jack Feldman, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles and a pioneering world expert in the science of respiration (breathing)....

10 Jan 20222h 18min

The Science of Making & Breaking Habits

The Science of Making & Breaking Habits

In this episode, I review the science of habit formation and habit elimination and how the process of neuroplasticity (brain rewiring) underlies these processes. I describe two new systems for habit f...

3 Jan 20221h 47min

The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Dr. David Sinclair

The Biology of Slowing & Reversing Aging | Dr. David Sinclair

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. David Sinclair, tenured Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and an expert researcher in the field of longevity. Dr. Sinclair is also the author of the b...

27 Dec 20212h 7min

Populärt inom Vetenskap

dumma-manniskor
svd-nyhetsartiklar
p3-dystopia
allt-du-velat-veta
kapitalet-en-podd-om-ekonomi
rss-ufo-bortom-rimligt-tvivel
rss-vetenskapsradion-2
det-morka-psyket
rss-vetenskapsradion
medicinvetarna
bildningspodden
sexet
rss-geopodden-2
vetenskapsradion
rss-experimentet
4health-med-anna-sparre
halsorevolutionen
rss-spraket
rss-arkeologi-historia-podden-som-graver-i-vart-kulturlandskap
hacka-livet