Scientists are trying to figure out what makes something funny. We compare notes with comedians <a href="https://atsukocomedy.com/">⁠Atsuko Okatsuka⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/">⁠Josh Johnson⁠</a>, <a href="https://www.dulcesloan.com/">⁠Dulcé Sloan⁠</a>, and <a href="https://chrisflemingfleming.com/">⁠Chris Fleming⁠</a> (Originally published in 2023)
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