Jokes, comedy, political satire – they showcase our values and taboos. We do have to take humour seriously. What is the nature of humour and why is it so hard to be funny today?

Humour in today’s society

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Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

Big Ideas&nbsp;brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

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