@robinhanson @KevinSimler I'd like a para. in EitB:Laughter on how lack of non-verbal signals online affects "serious" vs. "play" reactions
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Patri, what are your thoughts? "
" etc. seem an imperfect substitute for IRL laughter for a few reasons, but I'm not sure how to analyze.
Yes, exactly. It's not the evolved protocol, so recipient brains don't recognize it & it doesn't trigger the "play" response.
