Why we laugh

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April 30, 2015 Today’s TED Talk Sophie Scott: Why we laugh 17:04 minutes · TED2015 Did you know that you're 30 times more likely to laugh if you're with somebody else than if you're alone? Cognitive neuroscientist Sophie Scott shares this and other surprising facts about laughter in this fast-paced, action-packed and, yes, hilarious dash through the science of the topic. Watch now » Playlist of the Day 7 talks to make you love science Science is about discovering the wonders of how our world works. From physics to biology to neuroscience, channel your inner Mr. Wizard as you watch these talks. Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:39:50 Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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