In the era of fake news, is April Fools' Day funny anymore? | Poynter
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Summary:
In order to learn more about the function of the holiday amid a sea of online fakery, Poynter spoke with Maurice Schweitzer, a professor at the the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School who researches emotions, decision-making and humor. This Q-and-A has been edited for brevity and clarity.