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Exploring the concept of joyless laughter, this provocative study examines its evolution from ancient times to the age of artificial intelligence. It delves into the unsettling intersections between humanity and inhumanity, highlighting how laughter can reflect deeper societal issues and emotional complexities. Through a historical lens, the book challenges readers to reconsider the significance of humor in our lives, particularly in contexts where it may serve as a mask for discomfort or alienation.
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Laughing on the Brink of Humanity, Jan Miernowski
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Laughing on the Brink of Humanity
- Subtitle
- An Exercise in Epihumanism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jan Miernowski
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9781438499994
- Series
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- Exploring the concept of joyless laughter, this provocative study examines its evolution from ancient times to the age of artificial intelligence. It delves into the unsettling intersections between humanity and inhumanity, highlighting how laughter can reflect deeper societal issues and emotional complexities. Through a historical lens, the book challenges readers to reconsider the significance of humor in our lives, particularly in contexts where it may serve as a mask for discomfort or alienation.