Sarcasm finds medical use in dementia detection

December 12, 2008

Sarcasm may be the lowest form of wit, but Australian scientists are using it to diagnose dementia, according to research published on Friday.



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  • Roach - Dec 12, 2008
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    Great, now I don't know if my doctor is looking out for my health or just another a-hole.
  • h1ghj3sus - Dec 12, 2008
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    There is really no use for sarcasm. I am healthy and don't get sarcasm half the time. Sarcasm = non-truth
  • Towchain - Dec 12, 2008
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    This is the greatest article ever written in the history of mankind.
  • phlipper - Dec 13, 2008
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    This is the greatest article ever written in the history of mankind.

    I thought it was good but "the greatest?"...Hey, wait a minute. Are you being sarcastic?

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