Ra Uru Hu was the founder and original messenger of the Human Design System, a revolutionary synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern science. In 1987, he received an extraordinary eight-day transmission of knowledge that revealed the mechanics of life and the blueprint for human differentiation. For over 25 years, Ra dedicated himself to teaching and preserving this system, empowering individuals to live authentically and make decisions aligned with their true nature.

The Design of Comedy - Clown, Fool, and Idiot
What is the purpose of humor? Discover the root of comedy and the 3 different types of humor in the BodyGraph.
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Why do we laugh? Humor is a big part of our lives, and is often something we seek out with friends and family for entertainment.
By looking at the 3 Channels between the Ajna and Throat Centers, we can better understand the different variations of humor and how they appeal to us.
The Design of Comedy: Clown, Fool, and Idiot was the only lecture Ra ever held on the topic of humor, and how we are designed for it. Discover the importance of laughter in our life in this one-hour audio lecture on the 3 different types of humor in the BodyGraph.
About this lecture
What you will learn and achieve
Humor's Evolutionary Purpose
Understand how laughter evolved from survival strategy to a social bonding tool.
Three Humor Gates
Discover the specific gates between Ajna and Throat where humor originates.
Sensory Humor Connections
Learn how different types of humor are directly associated with our senses.
Collective Comedy Dynamics
Explore how group humor functions as a powerful homogenizing force.
Humor Style Mechanics
Understand the differences between Mutative, Logical, and Abstract humor expressions.
G Center Comedy Roles
See how humor manifests through the different roles expressed by the G Center.

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The Design of Comedy - Clown, Fool, and Idiot
What is the purpose of humor? Discover the root of comedy and the 3 different types of humor in the BodyGraph.