Instant Genius Podcast: Why humans need laughter

The connection between laughter and your immune system, and what really happens when you get the giggles.

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Published: February 2, 2024 at 8:04 am

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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