A PUNCHLINE CHANGES EVERYTHING
Laughter is the only free emotion.
It is the essence of humanity and free will, an orgasm of the mind. If you think this is overstating the importance of laughter, here is a fact: laughter is the only emotion that cannot be compelled.
We can be forced to fear—and a good thing too—because it’s part of the reason our species survives. We can be compelled to love,
