Alfie Bown

Alfie Bown, a Senior Lecturer in Digital Media at King's College London and author of Post-Comedy, delves into the evolving landscape of humor. He argues that comedy has shifted from fostering camaraderie to breeding tension, exemplified by the infamous Oscars slap incident. Bown critiques how jokes today often reinforce existing beliefs rather than provoke honest laughter, and he highlights the importance of humor in social cohesion. He also explores the impact of digital culture and trolling, ultimately advocating for a recovery of comedy's universal spirit.