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The science of laughter

Sasha Winkler · TED

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About

Isn’t it odd that, when something’s funny, you might show your teeth, change your breathing, become weak and achy in some places, and maybe even cry? In other words, why do we do this bizarre thing that is laughter? Since there’s no archaeological record of laughter, it’s impossible to say exactly how and why it evolved, but scientists have some theories. Sasha Winkler digs into the reflex. [Directed by Hanna Rybak, narrated by Susan Zimmerman, music by Jarrett Farkas].

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED-Ed
Speaker
Sasha Winkler
Year
2023
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Biology, Psychology and the brain, Teaching and learning
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
Attribution
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