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In April of this year, while at the International Society of Humor Studies’ 2024 online conference, I attended several presentations discussing recent work by Drs. Thomas Wilk and Steve Gimbel, ...

Today is International Joke Day, the annual celebration which encourages people to start the second half of the year with a smile on their faces. Especially when laughter can be in short supply when ...

The following is the last of a three-part interview with philosophers Drs. Thomas Wilk and Steven Gimbel on the ethical and moral considerations surrounding humor. For part one, click here. Part two ...

Do you have that one friend who says the most absurd dark joke at the dinner table and leaves everyone stunned? If not, sorry to break it to you, but you might be that person. Some people just love ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leadership is often associated with qualities like ...

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Humor doesn’t just sell—it sells well, and that’s no joke. There are any number of stats to validate it. Research from Oracle indicates that 90% of consumers are more likely to recall a product or ...