In my previous posts, I discussed the unique characteristics and experiences of comedians. In this post, I would like to discuss two traits that are somewhat related to each other: intelligence and a ...

Beyond the laughter that surprises and sometimes shocks, dark or "edgy" humor reveals something fascinating about how you perceive the world. It's a humor that dares to challenge, that plays with ...

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In my last post, I described a study that found a link between unhealthy (or maladaptive) humor styles and depression. The study also showed that this relationship has a likely genetic basis. While ...

The story of using quantum theory to analyse humor is interesting, in a funny way. The University of British Columbia is trying to “decode the complexity of humor”. The findings from research include ...