You probably wouldn’t tell a knock-knock joke in a job interview unless, of course, you’re applying to be a comedian on a cruise ship. Other forms of humor, however, could be good tools for standing ...

“How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. When I die, I want to go peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming in terror, ...

Joy can strengthen our resolve, help us unlock creativity, and bolster our resilience. In Fix’s Joy Issue, we explore the importance and power of finding joy in the face of grief, anger, and a ...

A bit of gallows humor can remind us that death does not have the final word. “A dark sense of humor can be an early sign of dementia.” I didn’t read that in a peer-reviewed medical study but on a ...