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Why We Laugh
by Why We Laugh
Why do we laugh, and can laughter really help us feel better? Each episode explores the science, history and psychology of laughter, from tickled rats and playful apes to laughter yoga clubs and hospital clowns. We look at real studies and stay honest about what they prove and what they do not. Short, warm and fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Man Who Laughed His Way Out of Bed?
In 1964, magazine editor Norman Cousins fell seriously ill, left the hospital for a hotel room, and filled his days with funny films. Years later, his story became one of the most famous tales in the history of laughter. But what really happened, and how much of it holds up today? In this…
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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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Why do we laugh, and can laughter really help us feel better? Each episode explores the science, history and psychology of laughter, from tickled rats and playful apes to laughter yoga clubs and hospital clowns. We look at real studies and stay honest about what they prove and what they do not. Short, warm and fun.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why We Laugh
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Why do we laugh, and can laughter really help us feel better? Each episode explores the science, history and psychology of laughter, from tickled rats and playful apes to laughter yoga clubs and hospital clowns. We look at real studies and stay honest about what they prove and what they do not....
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