Instant Genius

Why humans need laughter

Feb 2, 2024 · 25 min · Season 1 · Episode 215
0:00-25:28

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Laughter is a fundamental part of our lives, but why do we do it? We spoke to Sophie Scott, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University College London to better understand why and how we laugh.

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