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Why humans need laughter

Why humans need laughter

FromInstant Genius


Why humans need laughter

FromInstant Genius

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Feb 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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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Released:
Feb 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Whether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know in under 30 minutes with Instant Genius. The team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine talk to world-leading experts to bring you a bite-sized masterclass on a new subject each week.New episodes are released every Monday and Friday and you can subscribe to Instant Genius on Apple Podcasts to access all new episodes ad-free and all old episodes of Instant Genius Extra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.