Why Do We Laugh?

Why do we laugh? Most laughter has nothing to do with jokes. In this first episode, we follow laughter from everyday conversations to tickled rats and playful apes, and trace it back ten to sixteen million years. It turns out laughter is an ancient, shared signal of play and trust, and the starting point for our series on laughter therapy. This podcast is for information and enjoyment and does not replace medical advice. This podcast is for information and enjoyment and does not replace medical advice. Created with human curiosity and the help of artificial intelligence, which assists with the writing and provides the narration voice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.