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Light humor helps in serious science: Study suggests scientists should joke around
Humor has never found a place in science communication. Scientists have often shied away from using a light-hearted approach ...
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Humor helps scientists connect with the public and gain trust
By conveying a scientist’s approachable side while maintaining factual accuracy, humor might help reframe complicated ...
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Two scientists walk into a bar… How humor shapes our view of scientists
A new study finds that using humour to communicate about topics like AI increases a scientist's likeability and credibility.
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Why Telling Jokes Could Increase Trust in Science
What’s a physicist's favorite food? Fission chips. Science may have earned a reputation for being dry and serious. However, ...
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Can a joke make science more trustworthy?
Authoritative, intelligent, responsible, serious—if you were asked to describe the general figure of a scientist, you would ...
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Science has a formula for when you can tell jokes about tragedy
Not a great feeling. It's tricky knowing what you're allowed to joke about, and what's off limits. After all, psychologists say humor is a great coping tool that acts like a "psychological immune ...