Thomas Flamson is a doctoral candidate in anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research interests include intentionality, theory of mind, and the role of emotions in risky decision-making. His current research focuses on the evolutionary origins of humor and aesthetic preferences, and their role in developing social relationships. Besides being a long-time fan of Joss Whedon’s work, he was once served Cheetos by Seth Green (“Oz” from “Buffy” and “Angel”) at a party.