What creates us giggle? The understanding behind laughter is surprisingly complex. Initially, theories focused on "incongruity"—the idea that we find something humorous when there's a mismatch amongst our expectations and reality. However, current studies suggest it’s more than just that. Neurolo… Read More

What provokes laughter? The investigation of humor is surprisingly complex, drawing upon neurology, psychology, and even evolutionary biology. At its core, many theories suggest that humor arises from an incongruity – a break in our expectations. We anticipate one thing, and then something unusua… Read More