The idea that humor is even more important in tough times isn’t new. Czech playwright, dissident, and eventual first president of his newly liberated country Vaclav Havel saw humor as a powerful ...

Researchers are finally beginning to understand the real impacts of poking fun at ourselves – and how to avoid the pitfalls.

Research backs up this assertion from best-selling author Adam Grant: ‘Taking your responsibilities seriously but your ego lightly is a core life skill.’ The world isn’t exactly a laugh riot these ...