We want work to be fun. And not just for fun’s sake—many people do their best work when they’re relaxed and feeling good. Humor can contribute to this vibe; laughter builds a sense of camaraderie ...

Some people seem naturally funny, always ready with a clever joke or a witty comment. Others struggle to land a punchline. But is a sharp sense of humor something we’re born with, or does it come from ...

I’ve been studying humor as an academic for a couple of decades now. I’ve written a doctoral dissertation about it, published articles about it, given talks about it, and am an avid consumer of ...

Some people tell funny jokes, see humor in situations, or are good at crafting clever cartoon captions. Where does this sense of humor come from, and why does it vary from person to person? In 2019, I ...