Future of Jokes

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

Del i serien FUTURES

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Beskrivning

When did laughter become part of ouruniverse? Were we the first planet to have a sense of humour? What was thefirst joke? Was it made by a chimpanzee or a crow?These are just a few of the questionserstwhile comedian Robin Ince considers in The Future of Jokes, bringingin elements from science, technology, politics, philosophy and culture to probejust why we need jokes. What can they teach us about ourselves and our future?Comedy means different things to differentpeople: it can be an act of rebellion, and it can be an act of reinforcing thestatus quo. It can be expression and it can be repression. Joke-telling isabout authenticity and connection Ince argues, and artistic creativity makes ushuman. We can choose to share love and connection via jokes or spread uglinessand outrage. Which future do we want?

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-11-05
Mått:111 x 178 x 8 mm
Vikt:356 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:FUTURES
Antal sidor:144
Förlag:Melville House UK
ISBN:9781911545835

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Essäer inom Skönlitteratur
Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik
Populärvetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

RobinInce isacomedian, an author, broadcaster and populariser of scientific ideas. Hewas co-host of BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage withProfessor Brian Cox from 2009-2025. He co-hosts the podcast BookShambles with Josie Long, and An Uncanny Hour and ScienceShambles with Dr Helen Czerski. As a stand-up he has won three ChortleAwards, and the Time Out Outstanding Achievement Award. He has receivedan Honorary Fellowship of UCL, an honorary doctorate from Royal HollowayCollege, and is a fellow of the British Science Association. He is the authorof, amongst other books, I’m a Joke and So Are You and WeirdlyNormal: My Adventures in Neurodiversity. He lives in Hertfordshire.

Recensioner i media

Praise for I’m aJoke and So Are You: Reflections on Humour and Humanity:‘Joyfullyentertaining... full of warmth, wisdom and affectionate delight in thewonder and absurdity of being human.’ The Observer‘Accessible [and] intriguing... a smart, laugh-out-loud book.’ Evening Standard‘Deceptively deep. Invaluable andinspiring.’ Stewart Lee‘Moving, funny and interesting!Robin leads us on a fascinating journey through our often quirkyminds.’ Jo Brand