Why we laugh

Summary

“Did you know that you’re 13 times more likely to laugh if you’re with somebody else than if you’re alone? Cognitive neuroscientist Sophie Scott shares this and other surprising facts about laughter in this fast-paced, action-packed and, yes, hilarious dash through the science of the topic”

Filmed March 2015 at TED 2015
Uploaded to YouTube on April 30, 2015 by TED

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