Humor: A Dynamic and Dual-Process Theory with Computational Considerations
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چکیده
The cognitive mechanism of humor has been studied for centuries, with multiple seemingly incompatible theories proposed. However, none of existing theories is capable of explaining all empirical evidence. Recent research suggests emotional appraisals are tightly coupled and closely interact with other types of cognitive processes to create complex emotions and affects. This entangled nature contributes to the difficulty of humor research. In this paper, I attempt to provide a single, unified framework of humor, grounded in recent theoretical developments on emotion and dualprocess cognition. I propose that humor comprehension consists of a quick succession of four major stages: surprise, reflection, dismissal, and compensation. The theory provides a modern update on existing theories of humor and is capable of explaining several phenomena that cannot be easily explained by existing theories. Finally, I outline a computational system that recognizes humor in the form of puns.
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