Why We Laugh: The Many Shapes and Forms of Laughter with Neuroscientist Sophie Scott (#99)
Why We Laugh: The Many Shapes and Forms of Laughter with Neuroscientist Sophie Scott (#99)  
Podcast: 3 Takeaways
Published On: Tue Jun 28 2022
Description: Laughter, it turns out, is not primarily a response to humor. Neuroscientist Sophie Scott CBE shares why we laugh, how it works and the many sins it covers. We explore how laughter bonds us, where it breaks us, and the ways we use it. We should all bring a greater sense of understanding and intention to our laughter. Sophie Scott is a neuroscientist and professor at UCL whose research focuses on the science of laughter.