Humor is under direct attack. It's being attacked by drones—but I am using "drone" in the antique sense of the term. "Drone" comes from the German "drohnen", to roar, and Swedish "drona", to drowse.

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 ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Humor can help us with stress, anxiety and feeling more connected to others. But is humor connected to mindfulness? And how can we find more of it? For ...

Once upon a time, a text message had one job. A quick way to say “On my way” or “In a meeting, talk later.” But now, there’s a constant stream of emojis, GIFs, and hilarious memes on our phones. It’s ...

Laughter also has social value: it promotes unity, gets at truths, allows us to broach tough subjects. Research has even shown that people who make us laugh are more influential and easier to forgive.

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 ...