The Dark Side of Satire: Why Humor Can Do More Damage Than Criticism
New research suggests satire may be more harmful than direct criticism, subtly dehumanizing its targets and damaging ...
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Study shows satire’s unexpected power to destroy reputations
In a nutshell Satirical criticism damages a person’s reputation more severely than direct criticism, according to a comprehensive study analyzing over 100,000 social media comments and conducting ...
Satire may dehumanize targets and make them more subject to ridicule
In our digital times, as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be ...