Future of Jokes

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.

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