5 Things I Learned About People From Doing Stand-Up Comedy

(People had complained about me just posting a preview of the linked post, so here's the whole thing!) I’ve been doing stand-up comedy for two months now, which is a total gear shift from my previous job in AI policy. I’ve learned some fascinating things about how humor works, but also about how people perceive each other, and how crowds can be surprisingly hive-minded. For those interested in…