Joseph Polimeni
Biographic Data
| ID | 4004282 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Joseph Polimeni |
| GIVEN NAMES | Joseph |
| FAMILY NAME | Polimeni |
| SIGNATURE | POLIMENI J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Manitoba |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 16 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Does Everyone Have ADHD? the Evidence for AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as an Evolutionarily Adaptive Behaviour Originating in the Middle-Upper Paleolithic Period
There are different views about the world, the universe and past history. This article will focus on the theories according to the Buddhism literatures. There are three major approaches to study the ancient history of human civilization: 1. History-related Record; 2. On-site Discovery; 3. Supernatural Exploration. The supernatural exploration is usually only accessible to top elites, and often carried out secretly by higher officials, because mos…
The Shamanistic Theory of Schizophrenia: The Evidence for Schizophrenia as a Vestigial Phenotypic Behavior Originating in Paleolithic Shamanism
In its simplest form, the shamanistic theory of schizophrenia proposes that the core features of schizophrenia are akin to the primary qualities of shamanism; and that psychosis provided certain evolutionary advantages to prehistoric hominid tribes. The idea that shamanism could be comparable to medical forms of insanity can be traced back to early academic expeditions assigned to explore the Siberian wilderness during the late 18th century [1]
Jokes optimise social norms, laughter synchronises social attitudes: An evolutionary hypothesis on the origins of humour
A prominent humour theory suggests that most jokes will violate a subjective moral principle. This paper explores the ramifications of Thomas Veatch’s social violations theory of humour, and hypothesizes that jokes tend to produce four distinct humour emotions, in a sequential manner. The final emotional response to a humorous stimulus involves an aesthetic judgement about the inference of the joke. Humour could therefore be a cognitive-emotional…
The First Joke: Exploring the Evolutionary Origins of Humor
Humor is a complex cognitive function which often leads to laughter. Contemporary humor theorists have begun to formulate hypotheses outlining the possible innate cognitive structures underlying humor. Humor's conspicuous presence in the behavioral repertoire of humankind invites adaptive explanations. This article explores the possible adaptive features of humor and ponders its evolutionary path through hominid history. Current humor theories an…
The First Joke: Exploring the Evolutionary Origins of Humor
Humor is a complex cognitive function which often leads to laughter. Contemporary humor theorists have begun to formulate hypotheses outlining the possible innate cognitive structures underlying humor. Humor's conspicuous presence in the behavioral repertoire of humankind invites adaptive explanations. This article explores the possible adaptive features of humor and ponders its evolutionary path through hominid history. Current humor theories an…
The First Joke: Exploring the Evolutionary Origins of Humor
Humor is a complex cognitive function which often leads to laughter. Contemporary humor theorists have begun to formulate hypotheses outlining the possible innate cognitive structures underlying humor. Humor's conspicuous presence in the behavioral repertoire of humankind invites adaptive explanations. This article explores the possible adaptive features of humor and ponders its evolutionary path through hominid history. Current humor theories an…
Jokes optimise social norms, laughter synchronises social attitudes: An evolutionary hypothesis on the origins of humour
A prominent humour theory suggests that most jokes will violate a subjective moral principle. This paper explores the ramifications of Thomas Veatch’s social violations theory of humour, and hypothesizes that jokes tend to produce four distinct humour emotions, in a sequential manner. The final emotional response to a humorous stimulus involves an aesthetic judgement about the inference of the joke. Humour could therefore be a cognitive-emotional…
The Shamanistic Theory of Schizophrenia: The Evidence for Schizophrenia as a Vestigial Phenotypic Behavior Originating in Paleolithic Shamanism
In its simplest form, the shamanistic theory of schizophrenia proposes that the core features of schizophrenia are akin to the primary qualities of shamanism; and that psychosis provided certain evolutionary advantages to prehistoric hominid tribes. The idea that shamanism could be comparable to medical forms of insanity can be traced back to early academic expeditions assigned to explore the Siberian wilderness during the late 18th century [1]
Does Everyone Have ADHD? the Evidence for AttentionDeficit/Hyperactivity Disorder as an Evolutionarily Adaptive Behaviour Originating in the Middle-Upper Paleolithic Period
There are different views about the world, the universe and past history. This article will focus on the theories according to the Buddhism literatures. There are three major approaches to study the ancient history of human civilization: 1. History-related Record; 2. On-site Discovery; 3. Supernatural Exploration. The supernatural exploration is usually only accessible to top elites, and often carried out secretly by higher officials, because mos…
Psychology (3 works) · Humor Studies and Applications (2 works) · Joke (2 works) · Language, Metaphor, and Cognition (2 works) · Laughter (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works) · Archaeology (1 works) · Art (1 works) · Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (1 works) · Biology (1 works)