Dr. Mike on Humor, Philosophy, and Other Things

Dr. Mike on Humor, Philosophy, and Other Things

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Laughter and Humor to Ward Off Evil

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Michael K. Cundall Jr.
Jul 02, 2025
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Apotropaic?! I think you mean Laugh-o-Tropaic.

Some of my recent academic work has me poking around looking into the way laughter and humor can be seen in various religious, mythic, and cultural traditions. This anthology, is called Sacred Laughter and is inching towards publication. As I read and edited the chapters, I noticed something in the readings …

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