Isaac AsimovJokes of the proper kind, properly told, can do more to enlighten questions of politics, philosophy, and literature than any number of dull arguments.
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Jokes, whether they are funny or not, can be very enlightening. Jokes can help people understand concepts more easily so that they don’t have to go through the long and tedious process of learning them for themselves. Jokes can also help people understand an issue or concept better and can be used to educate and enlighten people on a variety of subjects.
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