Humor has long been seen as a “soft skill,” useful for easing awkward Zoom moments or sharing a laugh with colleagues. But CU Boulder researchers Tony Kong and Peter McGraw argue it’s far more than ...

Kong: Humor has a lot of relational benefits. People bond easily when they laugh together, and it builds trust. Research shows it boosts creativity, helps people think more divergently and strengthens ...

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One of the cultural ideas dominating social discourse in recent years is that of cancel culture. This refers to the idea that people are having their freedom of expression curtailed and risk being ...

Chris Duffy's book "Humor Me" suggests ways to intentionally find more humor in everyday life. The book outlines three pillars of good humor: being present, laughing at yourself, and taking social ...

(Anybody else remember that Asimov story where the supercomputer explains what makes certain jokes funny and then NOTHING IS EVER FUNNY AGAIN? Continue reading at your own peril.) Wired‘s humor issue ...