Jonathan Silvertown
- Academic
Press clippings
The Comedy Of Error review
Attempting to be funny might, had it been done clumsily, have undermined his authority but with most pages containing an out-and-out joke to illustrate a point, Silvertown pulls of a witty tone without belittling the science (One example of his gags: 'What do you call someone who doesn't believe in evolution? A primate change denier').
Chortle, 13th November 2020The Comedy Of Error by Jonathan Silvertown, review
This scientific analysis of humour says it may have evolved to boost sex appeal.
James McConnachie, The Sunday Times, 8th November 2020