Keynote speech by Ben Davy, Professor of Urban Plannign and visiting professor at Johannesbourg University, - AESOP PHD Workshop, Grenoble, July 5th
«Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of it» (E. B. White). Asking William of Baskerville (Il nome della rosa), the Joker (The Dark Knight) and Chat GPT for help, Professor Ben Davy explores the role of humor for planners. Is planning 'always Monday in an endless February' (T. Swift)?