“If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.” ― George Bernard Shaw This week on Humanism Now, Nicole and AJ join James to discuss the relationship between comedy, freethought and humanism. We discuss the role of comedy in challenging authority and changing social norms,  our personal comedy heroes and what should be off-limits to joke about?   Plus we're fortunate to present our interview with the incredibly talented London-based comedian, Lisa May. Lisa shares her personal transformation from entrepreneur to comedian and how curiosity, discomfort and connection, have shaped her outlook on life and laughter. See Lisa May live alongside more top London standups at CLH's Xmas Party Comedy Night on 13 Dec 2023 - in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Episode References: George Carlin - The Ten CommandmentsEddie Izzard - GloriousLife Of Brian 1979 DebateComedians in cars getting coffeeAbout Lisa May: 🔗 Lisa's Homepage 🎤 Standup Lols 📷 @standuplisamay 🐦 @standuplisamay Lisa's references: Kintsugi - Japanese art of repairJung and the value of humourThe best of Mitch Hedberg“Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.”  -  Groucho Marx Support us on Patreon Send your questions or guest requests to: [email protected] Producer: Rob Davie Follow Humanism Now 🐦 X (Twitter) 📺 YouTube 📷 Instagram ⌚ TikTok Follow Central London Humanists 🔗Centrallondonhumanists.org.uk 🤝 Meetup 👍 Facebook 🐦 X (Twitter) 📺 YouTube Central London Humanists are an official partner group of Humanists UK and an associate member of Humanists International