The article highlights nine books that successfully incorporate humor into serious literature, challenging the misconception that humor is incompatible with depth. The selection includes works by P.G. Wodehouse, Paul Beatty, Jacqueline Carey, Lauren Oyler, Richard Feynman, Percival Everett, Beau Sia, and Patrick deWitt.

https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2023/06/funny-book-recommendations/674459/

Hearing this song always manages to restore my faith in humanity, even just for a bit:

Wicked perform 'For Good' | Olivier Awards 2026 with Cunard https://youtu.be/-X0UQbkF8TA?si=Sr9huCeRAXVquXYq via @YouTube

Apple’s acquisition of MotionVFX, a Final Cut Pro plugin maker, suggests a renewed focus on pro software, potentially integrating its offerings into Apple Creator Studio.

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/04/new-apple-acquisition-telling-sign-of-company-software-direction-spending/

Our pockets hold more than we realise. Over time, some everyday objects, carried close, become more than just tools: they turn into personal companions woven into the fabric of our daily lives.

https://secrid.com/en-global/stories/30-years-of-evolution/

First impressions matter, so how do you make yours count? Communication consultant Rebecca Okamoto outlines five simple ways to introduce yourself in 20 words or fewer, setting up any interview or conversation for those three crucial words: "Tell me more."

https://www.ted.com/talks/rebecca_okamoto_how_to_introduce_yourself_and_get_hired