Where Did Humour Come From? A Deep Dive into the Origins of Laughter


Laughter, Theoretics


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Humour is everywhere—from ancient cave paintings to viral TikTok videos. It’s in the sly smirk of a toddler hiding cookies behind their back, in Shakespeare’s witty wordplay, and in memes that circle the globe in seconds. But while we’re all familiar with the experience of humor, a question remains: where did it come from? Why do humans laugh? Why do we find things funny in the first place?Read More

Benefits of Humor at Work


Daily Life, Humour, Theoretics, Way of Life


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I am incredibly passionate about humour in the workplace, and not because it’s just fun. I care about humour because humour work benefits are real! Involving humour in your workplace culture helps you be more effective with your fellow human beings and increase happiness at work

So with that in mind, here are my Benefits of using Humour at Work. I organized these humour work benefits into the 6 core aspects of work – Execution, Thinking, Communication, Connection, Leadership and Health.Read More

Humour in the workplace: what’s funny, what’s not


Humour, Laughter, Way of Life


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Using humour in the workplace can boost your team’s spirits, make work more fun, ease tension when the going is tough, and help build trust among groups. A clever observation or lighthearted joke can also make leaders seem more approachable and relatable. We say laughter is the best medicine, and that’s true even at work. Just like any medicine, though, it works best when it’s used properly.Read More

How to Develop Dry Humor


Humour, Laughter, Theoretics, Way of Life


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Dry humor is all about subtlety. It’s so subtle, in fact, that many people believe it’s not something that can be learned. But like anything else, sharpening your wit is mostly a matter of practice. The more you jokes you make, the more you’ll get a feel for how to gauge your listeners’ reactions and find out what makes them laugh. With time, you’ll learn to recognize golden opportunities to insert a bit of well-placed deadpan humour.Read More