Yale film professor who was 'sanguine' about his small audience dies at 97. By Brian Zahn, Staff Writer May 29, 2025. ... "There is a mortality and dark humor to it, ...

Tips to Improve Your Sense of Humor. If you are a naturally cheerful person, you may be less prone to depression and anxiety. This, however, doesn't mean happy people are not vulnerable to mental ...

Humor does exactly the same things, just in a different direction. Stress may make someone feel anxious or angry; humor replaces that feeling with a moment of joy, lightness, surprise or connection.

In an interview with South African scholar Jennalee Donian, we discuss how humor can be used to spotlight social inequality, motivate change, and foster reconciliation.