Dark humor and gallows humor: when is it healthy, and when is it a red flag?
In 1942, Sigmund Freud’s former patient and fellow psychoanalyst Theodor Reik escaped Nazi-occupied Europe and made his way to New
Read MoreLaughter in the face of adversity: how people use humor to deal with trauma, grief, or illness
When Viktor Frankl was imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps, he made a remarkable observation. Among the prisoners who managed to
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Humor styles and personality: are some people naturally funnier? Can you develop your “humor muscles”?
Humor often seems like magic — either you have it or you don’t. Some people light up a room with
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AI and the punchline: can machines really be funny?
A New Era for AI Humor For decades, artificial intelligence has been praised for beating humans at chess, Go, and
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Types of humor and mental health: what’s your laugh style?
We all have a sense of humor — but not all senses of humor are created equal. Some people crack
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The psychology of humor: why we laugh, and what it says about us
Humor is one of the most mysterious and fascinating features of the human mind. We can explain a joke, study
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Why “weird” science saves lives: in defense of the NIH
In a recent video, Dr. Jessica Nurick, MD, PhD explains how seemingly useless scientific research NIH results in breakthroughs. Recent
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Belief and the brain: why we cling, why we resist, and how humor helps
The engine of belief Belief is not simply what we think. It’s how we see. It’s the unseen lens through
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The science of laughter and why your brain loves a good giggle
We all know the feeling — the belly-tightening, tear-inducing, can’t-catch-your-breath laughter that leaves you feeling strangely lighter. But beneath that
Read MoreLaughter is good medicine—but making people laugh might be even better
If you’ve ever felt lighter after watching a funny movie or sharing a laugh with a friend, you’re not imagining
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