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Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

I believe that humor can address serious topics without being offensive, and it's important to differentiate between the subject of a joke and the target.

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Courage to Be Honest - On Stage with Ricky Gervais

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Courage to Be Honest - On Stage with Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

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Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

In comedy, the aim is not to offend for the sake of it; it's about honesty and bravery, even when dealing with taboo subjects.

Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

If you can't joke about the most horrendous things in the world, what's the point of jokes? Humor is to get us over terrible things.

Ricky Gervais

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

I think it's acceptable to joke about race, as long as the intention is not to be racist, but to challenge perceptions and provoke thought.

Lauren McCarthy

09/04/17

@ Y Combinator

I find humor to be a way to engage people in considering the implications of technology, allowing for a more thoughtful response rather than immediate judgment.

Matt Abrahams

12/05/14

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Using humor in presentations can be risky; self-deprecating humor is often the safest choice, as it connects with the audience without alienating them.

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins Cast

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Ricky's comedic genius lies in his ability to address serious topics with humor, making difficult conversations more accessible.

The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins Cast

06/27/23

@ The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins

Ricky's belief is that if you can't joke about the most horrendous things, then what's the point of humor?

Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Comedy often explores dark themes, and the humor can come from the comedian's own discomfort with those themes, making the experience both intense and funny.

Tom Segura

05/19/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Comedy is uniquely subjective, as laughter often occurs involuntarily, making it difficult to convince someone to find a joke funny if they don't connect with it.