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 ...

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 ...

A new study examining meme creation found that AI-generated meme captions on existing famous meme images scored higher on average for humor, creativity, and “shareability” than those made by people.

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 ...

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 ...

In this episode of eSpeaks, Jennifer Margles, Director of Product Management at BMC Software, discusses the transition from traditional job scheduling to the era of the autonomous enterprise. eSpeaks’ ...

As one of San Luis Obispo County’s most well-known artists prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his work, he’s pulling back the curtain on the creative process. Leigh Rubin, author of the ...

I am so grateful to live in a town where there are people with such large amounts of humor and creativity! I will be waiting with bated breath to see what emerges from the new nest – maybe a baby ...

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 ...