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The current societal climate has also led to a diminished appreciation for humor and irony—facets of communication that emerge from the right hemisphere’s capacity for subtlety and metaphor. As irony and humor become less comprehensible, individuals can find themselves caught in an emotionally flat discourse that lacks depth and vibrancy. The essence of humor—the ability to see the world through a lens that encompasses both truth and absurdity—is vital for fostering a sense of proportion and connection to life itself.