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Why We Laugh

Laughing: Sophie Scott

Sophie is a neuroscientist who studies laughter. In this TED talk she teaches us about why we laugh – and gives a whole lot of examples



Sophie Scott: Why we laugh

Did you know that you’re 30 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.