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The science of laughter - Sasha Winkler
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Explore the common scientific theories about why humans laugh, and how this universal behavior evolved.

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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.

Lesson by Sasha Winkler, directed by Hanna Rybak.

Animal vocalization sounds are courtesy of Dr. Jaak Panksepp, Schwing, R., Nelson, X. J., Wein, A., & Parsons, S. (2017). Positive emotional contagion in a New Zealand parrot. Current Biology, 27(6), R213-R214.

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@LewisBavin

4 months ago

The animation direction is extremely impressive

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@LittleDogTobi

4 months ago

3:30 my favorite of many cute animation details in this video is the baby blinking each eye individually. Now that got a laugh out of me.

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@Sunflowersarepretty

4 months ago

Laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes all we need is a good laugh to let go of all the stress and negativity. I watch cat videos or memes to laugh. 😂

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@holisticmaya

4 months ago

I literally asked myself this very question last week. SO glad to find this!

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@tashibalampkin8555

4 months ago

3:15 I love how the bear is looking somewhat concerned.

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@ramzi2299

4 months ago

I was smiling while watching the whole vid, kinda made my day.

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@Macadamia-animations

4 months ago

The person that made this has the cutest art style I love it

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@ieornl

4 months ago

This made me smile. I was going through a period of not finding anything funny anymore.. but then I was reminded that laughter can be good and there's always something funny out there and I'm gonna find it.

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@lovinanewton7751

4 months ago

absolutely lovely theme and info we didnt know we needed as always. and also how do you keep getting better and better at animation you guys! the visuals, sounds and all the concepts put in here need to be recognised!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it

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@w.w8525

4 months ago

1:17 I love how serious those scientists are at tickling a mouse 😊

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@pt.antonio

4 months ago

Laughter has this social bonding component, but it also works as a buffer. We often laugh when something unexpected happens and it helps the brain relax and to better process what's happening by increasing the oxygen intake and the blood flow. A lot of jokes work by subverting expectations, for example.

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@zenstoryshare

4 months ago

Laughter is truly the best medicine, and finding something that tickles your funny bone can be just the cure for a bad day. It's amazing how a good laugh can melt away stress and negativity, leaving you feeling lighter and more energized.

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@exampill

4 months ago

I like how we laugh, eat, talk, spit, etc. All with the same organ

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@augm8184

4 months ago

My fav theory of humor is that it signals that we aren’t or don’t need to take something so seriously, often that we are safe from and comfortable with something Ex: fake wrestling play, laughter as bullying for looking down on someone who can’t fight back, or just a friend’s abnormal antics

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@RingoBars

4 months ago

The animation team nailed it - gave me a good chuckle or two 👌

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@awesomehpt8938

4 months ago

Because some things are funny?

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@simranmalhotra7364

4 months ago

Loved the theme and the animation style!! And I had a big smile throughout😃😄 Thank you for another great lesson TED-Ed❤

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@yessumify

4 months ago

My son has a big beautiful laugh, full of joy. A bully told him he needs to be normal and laugh normally. I told my son would that be like a robot? There's no normal laughing amiright?

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@sketchyskies8531

4 months ago

I’ve always wondered why I cry sometimes when I laugh

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@whizzerbrown1349

4 months ago

Man, this animation is PHENOMENAL

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