Practising ‘Humour’ in SciComm
Do you know swimming?
We don’t because our DNA almost drowned in its gene pool. 😂
You remember what you laugh at.
While laughing is easy and often happens involuntarily, designing a ‘humour’ is a formidable task.
If you have watched some stand-up comedy shows, a comedian often picks a topic, designs a script revolving around it, and throws puns and humour pangs to make it enjoyable.
What does humour do in SciComm?
attracts attention and provokes thinking
liberate creative capacities and improves communication
helps cover difficult topics easily and stimulates intercultural study
increases quality and quantity of learning
helps raise awareness and responsible behaviour
has an entertainment value
This week we will cover each of these components in detail each day.
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