From Mockery (the Darwin Awards) to Sarcasm (National Sarcasm Society- like we need your support), comedy can be viewed as a diagnostic tool for the investigation of enduring questions about the human condition.
- Humor has a critical purpose - What’s wrong? What needs to be expressed?
- Humor has a cohesive function - We’re in this together.
- Humor has a divisive effect - You’re not us.
- And, humor serves a coping function - We’ll make it through.
This thought provoking presentation will leave you laughing and thinking about how you might tickle your funny bone on a more regular basis.
Kim Bateman, Ph.D., the Executive Dean of Sierra College, Tahoe, Truckee, is well known for her engaging and entertaining presenting style. She recently presented a TEDx talk called “Singing Over Bones” and is the author of a book on the same subject called "Crossing the Owl's Bridge: A Guide for Grieving People who Still Love" (Chiron Publications, 2016). Learn more at Kim-Bateman.com.