Quantum Logic in Laughter: Standup and Sketch Comedy

Abstract Can a quantum structure be directly identified in laughter? Here, we show that the basic structure of quantum logic can be identified in standup comedies and sketches. We analyzed scripts from standup comedies and sketches, employing a method to reveal the algebraic structures hidden within the semantic relations of the utterances. Our findings revealed that quantum logic is present in many instances of laughter, including punchlines. Moreover, we taught this method to ChatGPT, which corroborated our findings, indicating that the result is objectively significant. Our method and results, which directly address contextual relationships and identify quantum logic, are groundbreaking. We provide a novel methodology for quantum cognitive science and open new directions for research on sensations and emotions in Artificial Intelligence.