Alfred E. Neuman was the mascot of MAD Magazine having appeared on the cover of every single issue. The culture of humor and laughter at MAD sparked creativity. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan/Digital First ...

Ever wonder why a shared laugh or witty remark can spark attraction? Humor does more than lighten the mood—it may reveal clues about a person’s creativity. Research by Erika Langley and Michelle ...

From original jokes to savage roasts, I tested whether today’s smartest chatbots can actually understand humor ...

If there is one thing that the specter of “creative A.I.” is good at inspiring, it’s high volumes of dubious claims about A.I. and creativity. Most recently, there’s been some buzz that A.I. has ...

In my previous posts, I discussed the unique characteristics and experiences of comedians. In this post, I would like to discuss two traits that are somewhat related to each other: intelligence and a ...

In another study conducted at MIT, two groups of participants (professional designers and improv comedians) were asked to brainstorm ideas. Improv artists generated 20% more ideas than the designers ...

Can machines do comedy? While AI programs can now write essays, generate code, and even mimic art, making people laugh is a whole different challenge because creating humor isn’t just about creativity ...

Dilbert Creator Scott Adams describes how Artificial Intelligence can easily conquer humor and creativity. Most people think AI will not be creative and that artistic and creative jobs will be safer ...

In today’s high-pressure business environment, leadership demands more than operational excellence or strategic foresight. It requires emotional intelligence, authenticity and the ability to build ...

Development teams may build cool stuff, but the sales teams are vital for the success of Chicago’s tech ecosystem. If you’re looking for a job in tech, getting into sales may be your best bet. We ...

There was more laughter than tears as the life of Norman author, poet and attorney Jim Chastain was remembered, in just the way he wanted, in a packed sanctuary Tuesday afternoon at McFarlin Memorial ...

Many of the signs held up by Myanmar’s protestors in the pro-democracy movement are in English, signifying how much the country has opened up to the world after being isolated for decades. The signs ...