From the Book - First Doubleday hardcover edition.
Introduction: The funniest person I've ever met
The first pillar : being present : noticing that the world is filled with absurdity
The second pillar : laughing at yourself : noticing the absurdity and weirdness inside yourself
The third pillar : taking social risks : being willing to be laughed at
The math of comedy : the practical logistics of making things funny
Becoming magnetic : humor for social connections
Inside jokes with Abe Lincoln : humor to form group identities
The second-best medicine : laughter's role in healing and medicine
More exciting than "eureka!" : humor as innovation
Punching up : humor as a driver of social change
Laughing and crying : humor's role in grief and resilience
The only thing worse than no sense of humor : how to avoid bad jokes, bullying, and the dark side
Conclusion: The second funniest-person I've ever met : what does a life filled with humor look like?
