Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the psychology of leadership, tech and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, humor is often the best antidote to tragic or ...

“Can you do something?” I asked a conversational AI system. “I’m happy to do what I can, in any way that I can,” replied the machine. Over the whole of human history, many researchers and scientists ...

Scientists aren't comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way. That's according to a new University of Georgia study that found when researchers use humor in their ...

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 ...

Authoritative, intelligent, responsible, serious—if you were asked to describe the general figure of a scientist, you would probably use adjectives like these. However, "funny" would likely not be the ...

Beyond making tough moments a little easier, cultivating levity is good for your health. By Carolyn Todd Wendi Aarons was writing at her local library when the sound of an angry voice made everyone ...