Name: Comedy is translation
Uploaded: 2012-02-21T16:54:58Z
Duration: 15 min 43 s
Description: Every act of communication is, in some way, an act of translation. Writer Chris Bliss talks about the way that great comedy can translate deep truths for a mass audience.

Every act of communication is, in some way, an act of translation. Writer Chris Bliss talks about the way that great comedy can translate deep truths for a mass audience.

Comedy is translation

Comedy has a unique power to sidestep defenses and spark genuine change by recasting familiar issues with honesty, surprise, and wit. From Tina Fey quoting Sarah Palin verbatim to a viral climate cartoon influencing Australian policy, well-crafted humor can translate complex truths in ways that stick. Laughter lowers walls and opens minds, making difficult conversations possible and memorable. The right joke, delivered at the right moment, can reach further than facts alone.