About This Book
Humor Me (2026), reveals how humor serves as a fundamental tool for human connection, creativity, and survival. It combines personal stories, scientific research, and wisdom from comedians to reveal practical strategies for noticing absurdity, laughing at yourself, and taking social risks that deepen relationships and lighten life's burdens.
Who Should Read This?
- Individuals struggling with perfectionism, self-consciousness, or harsh self-criticism
- People interested in the science of happiness, wellbeing, and longevity
- Anyone curious about the role of humor in social movements, community building, and resistance
About the Author
Chris Duffy is a stand-up comedian and television writer who hosts the TED podcast How to Be a Better Human, which won the 2025 Webby Award for Advice and How-To Podcasts. He wrote for both seasons of Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas on HBO and created the game show Wrong Answers Only for the National Academy of Sciences. Duffy has appeared on Good Morning America, ABC News, NPR, and National Geographic Explorer, and writes the popular weekly newsletter Bright Spots.
