The science of laughter | Sasha Winkler
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English - May 07, 2024 04:00 - 6.43 MB - ★★★★ - 957 ratingsHealth & Fitness Science politics interview entrepreneurship business health leadership entrepreneur news fitness finance Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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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. This TED-Ed lesson was directed by Hanna Rybak, narrated by Susan Zimmerman and the music is by Jarrett Farkas.