Jan 1, 2013 (Morning Edition) — Some web-based companies are trying to use academic studies of humor to write an algorithm for what is funny, and use it to sell an app. Humor, however, is notoriously tough to study.
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Can An Algorithm Discover The Key To Laughter?
by Alex Schmidt
Jan 1, 2013 (Morning Edition) — Some web-based companies are trying to use academic studies of humor to write an algorithm for what is funny, and use it to sell an app. Humor, however, is notoriously tough to study.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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