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Comedy Tech: How Funny Stuff Shapes Our Future

Description

We know thatComedy and the internet go hand in hand but is there more to this marriage than meets the eye? Reach beyond cat videos and memes to see how behavioral scientists, comedians, a roboticist and her robot are advancing our understanding of the world by tapping in to your funny bone.

Questions Answered

  1. How has technology affected the way comedians perform?
  2. Has technology changed our collective sense of humor?
  3. Is it possible to predict what people will find funny online?
  4. Is technology being affected by our sense of humor?
  5. Can a Robot duplicate a successful comedy routine?

Tags

robotics, technology for good, comedy

Meta

Event
Interactive
Category
Panel
Theme
Culture and Entertainment
Level
Intermediate

Speakers

Organizer

Alf LaMont Adler Integrated Marketing

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