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The science of laughter - Sasha Winkler

TED-Ed
2023 ж. 20 Жел.
752 609 Рет қаралды
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Explore the common scientific theories about why humans laugh, and how this universal behavior evolved.
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Isn’t it odd that, when something’s funny, you might show your teeth, change your breathing, become weak and achy in some places, and maybe even cry? In other words, why do we do this bizarre thing that is laughter? Since there’s no archaeological record of laughter, it’s impossible to say exactly how and why it evolved, but scientists have some theories. Sasha Winkler digs into the reflex.
Lesson by Sasha Winkler, directed by Hanna Rybak.
Animal vocalization sounds are courtesy of Dr. Jaak Panksepp, Schwing, R., Nelson, X. J., Wein, A., & Parsons, S. (2017). Positive emotional contagion in a New Zealand parrot. Current Biology, 27(6), R213-R214.
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  • The animation direction is extremely impressive

    @LewisBavin@LewisBavin5 ай бұрын

    • thank you!

      @hannarybak_@hannarybak_5 ай бұрын

    • It really is! I love the bear reacting to the man laughing 😅

      @BarbaraUngiertM@BarbaraUngiertM5 ай бұрын

    • @@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist- true

      @LewisBavin@LewisBavin5 ай бұрын

    • @@hannarybak_have you helped with Headspace by any chance?

      @steveygruss@steveygruss5 ай бұрын

    • @@hannarybak_ I think i see you enjoying yourself while animating in the animation

      @Canvas1318@Canvas13185 ай бұрын

  • Laughter is the best medicine. Sometimes all we need is a good laugh to let go of all the stress and negativity. I watch cat videos or memes to laugh. 😂

    @Sunflowersarepretty@Sunflowersarepretty5 ай бұрын

    • Laughter is the best medicine unless you're diabetic then insulin is the best medicine

      @akanshsrivastav8269@akanshsrivastav82695 ай бұрын

    • Ya dude cat video are just perfect 😅

      @ItsMe-sx9ck@ItsMe-sx9ck5 ай бұрын

    • cat videos are adorable but its not funny

      @Agent-ie3uv@Agent-ie3uv5 ай бұрын

    • It's so hard to laugh on memes nowadays coz they've become more and more relatable 😅

      @aditisk99@aditisk995 ай бұрын

    • @@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist- you just had to be here, do you

      @nickiiimartinez1946@nickiiimartinez19465 ай бұрын

  • 3:30 my favorite of many cute animation details in this video is the baby blinking each eye individually. Now *that* got a laugh out of me.

    @LittleDogTobi@LittleDogTobi5 ай бұрын

    • 😉

      @TEDEd@TEDEd5 ай бұрын

    • Probably a lizard human 😉

      @respectableaf9061@respectableaf90615 ай бұрын

    • glad you noticed 🙃

      @hannarybak_@hannarybak_5 ай бұрын

    • ​​@@TEDEd *female body visualiser video laugh*

      @legitusername-zl7to@legitusername-zl7to5 ай бұрын

    • Mine was the guy hanging from the crane 1:07

      @justanothermortal1373@justanothermortal13735 ай бұрын

  • I literally asked myself this very question last week. SO glad to find this!

    @holisticmaya@holisticmaya5 ай бұрын

    • same here, TED Ed just knows what we are in need of atm

      @AureliazPC@AureliazPC5 ай бұрын

    • So, what did you answer?

      @MudroZvon@MudroZvon5 ай бұрын

    • BRUH I wondered about it just yesterday!!

      @Diobot@Diobot5 ай бұрын

    • I also asked recently. My thoughts went to "comedy" as a literary and cultural category and its presence in ancient Greece. So I was thinking in a different direction than this video but still interested to find it.

      @peachmango5347@peachmango53475 ай бұрын

  • 3:15 I love how the bear is looking somewhat concerned.

    @tashibalampkin8555@tashibalampkin85555 ай бұрын

  • I was smiling while watching the whole vid, kinda made my day.

    @ramzi2299@ramzi22995 ай бұрын

  • The person that made this has the cutest art style I love it

    @Macadamia-animations@Macadamia-animations5 ай бұрын

    • thank you! 🤗

      @hannarybak_@hannarybak_5 ай бұрын

    • @@hannarybak_you deserve more subs and credittt

      @ariwarii@ariwarii3 ай бұрын

    • @@hannarybak_ i love ur artstyle so much

      @princessm6832@princessm6832Ай бұрын

  • This made me smile. I was going through a period of not finding anything funny anymore.. but then I was reminded that laughter can be good and there's always something funny out there and I'm gonna find it.

    @ieornl@ieornl5 ай бұрын

    • I hope you found it comrade

      @pepsusser@pepsusser2 ай бұрын

  • absolutely lovely theme and info we didnt know we needed as always. and also how do you keep getting better and better at animation you guys! the visuals, sounds and all the concepts put in here need to be recognised!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it

    @lovinanewton7751@lovinanewton77515 ай бұрын

    • Me too.

      @yellowstarproductions6743@yellowstarproductions67433 ай бұрын

  • 1:17 I love how serious those scientists are at tickling a mouse 😊

    @w.w8525@w.w85255 ай бұрын

  • Laughter has this social bonding component, but it also works as a buffer. We often laugh when something unexpected happens and it helps the brain relax and to better process what's happening by increasing the oxygen intake and the blood flow. A lot of jokes work by subverting expectations, for example.

    @pt.antonio@pt.antonio5 ай бұрын

    • I always laugh in inappropriate situations 😅 that makes a lot of sense now!

      @BloodSweatandFears@BloodSweatandFears4 ай бұрын

  • Laughter is truly the best medicine, and finding something that tickles your funny bone can be just the cure for a bad day. It's amazing how a good laugh can melt away stress and negativity, leaving you feeling lighter and more energized.

    @zenstoryshare@zenstoryshare5 ай бұрын

  • Loved the theme and the animation style!! And I had a big smile throughout😃😄 Thank you for another great lesson TED-Ed❤

    @simranmalhotra7364@simranmalhotra73645 ай бұрын

  • I like how we laugh, eat, talk, spit, etc. All with the same organ

    @exampill@exampill5 ай бұрын

    • etc eh.... 🤔

      @randomname285@randomname2855 ай бұрын

    • Thank god for all of this 😂❤

      @Kitty55634@Kitty556343 ай бұрын

  • My son has a big beautiful laugh, full of joy. A bully told him he needs to be normal and laugh normally. I told my son would that be like a robot? There's no normal laughing amiright?

    @yessumify@yessumify5 ай бұрын

  • The animation team nailed it - gave me a good chuckle or two 👌

    @RingoBars@RingoBars5 ай бұрын

  • To hide the pain

    @pacosoentken303@pacosoentken3035 ай бұрын

    • Best comment

      @Inky_101@Inky_1015 ай бұрын

    • Oh-

      @sketchyskies8531@sketchyskies85315 ай бұрын

    • Not everyone

      @slayygurl150@slayygurl1505 ай бұрын

  • My fav theory of humor is that it signals that we aren’t or don’t need to take something so seriously, often that we are safe from and comfortable with something Ex: fake wrestling play, laughter as bullying for looking down on someone who can’t fight back, or just a friend’s abnormal antics

    @augm8184@augm81845 ай бұрын

  • Because some things are funny?

    @awesomehpt8938@awesomehpt89385 ай бұрын

    • Flawless analysis

      @dandiaz19934@dandiaz199345 ай бұрын

    • Yeah it’s simple

      @latifeerarslan6310@latifeerarslan63105 ай бұрын

    • You need to get deeper from that

      @jaylolatina2366@jaylolatina23665 ай бұрын

    • 👏👏👏

      @natheriver8910@natheriver89105 ай бұрын

    • Tell me you aren’t intellectual without telling me you aren’t intellectual.

      @wearesatellites91@wearesatellites915 ай бұрын

  • 🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:07 Laughter *involves rapid abdominal muscle contractions, altering breathing patterns and causing various physical reactions.* 01:36 Laughter *is observed in at least 65 species, suggesting its evolutionary significance in signaling friendly, non-aggressive intent during play.* 02:35 Human *laughter evolved with the development of large social groups and complex language abilities, expanding its functions beyond play to convey emotions and subtle meanings.* 03:06 Laughter *is contagious, activating key brain regions and influencing social bonds, with human laughter serving as a broadcast signal to those around.* 04:06 Laughter *is not only socially important but also beneficial for health, releasing feel-good neurotransmitters and reducing stress hormones, potentially improving cardiovascular health.* Made with HARPA AI

    @vishakhabanerjee4424@vishakhabanerjee44244 ай бұрын

    • Thank you for the information.

      @yellowstarproductions6743@yellowstarproductions67433 ай бұрын

  • Your videos always make me know stuff I didn’t ever thought about them❤

    @likuanyu8672@likuanyu86725 ай бұрын

  • This video is not only informative but also a joy to watch

    @BacsiOnline_BSO@BacsiOnline_BSO4 ай бұрын

  • Man, this animation is PHENOMENAL

    @whizzerbrown1349@whizzerbrown13495 ай бұрын

  • I’ve always wondered why I cry sometimes when I laugh

    @sketchyskies8531@sketchyskies85315 ай бұрын

  • Wonderful music, narration and lesson! Thank you, guys :)

    @aravindnarayanan5664@aravindnarayanan56645 ай бұрын

  • 2:40 is my favorite episode, this channel explains some things in a fun way and we get involved. It's weird that I'm laughing even now, but after watching this video, I understood it thoroughly. Thank you, I like getting new information!

    @minhicovers@minhicovers3 ай бұрын

  • This animation is so nice. Please keep stuff like this going!!!!!

    @stateofmissouri5651@stateofmissouri56515 ай бұрын

  • This video *does put a smile on my face.*

    @ZR3009@ZR30095 ай бұрын

  • I had a great laugh watching this video thanks TED

    @poseidongaming8111@poseidongaming81115 ай бұрын

  • TLDR, it's a way to express friendliness. For most species, this is mostly useful while playfighting. Playfighting allows individuals of a group to bond, to test each other's strength and to practice fighting skills without introducing the same levels of risk as a serious fight. Laughing during the fight helps to maintain an appropriate level of aggressiveness. This is also true in humans, although humans tend to use laughter to express friendliness in more varied situations, such as bonding by joking with someone, or laughing to diffuse a situation when one is feeling nervous. Furthermore, like other bonding behaviors, laughing helps to relieve stress, with all the health benefits that come with lower stress levels. Finally, laughing feels good and is often done for simple gratification.

    @Tamizushi@Tamizushi5 ай бұрын

    • We need a tldr for your tldr

      @obayrafi2632@obayrafi26325 ай бұрын

    • @@obayrafi2632 DLDR Friends and fun.

      @Tamizushi@Tamizushi5 ай бұрын

    • That’s too long too! 😂

      @BloodSweatandFears@BloodSweatandFears4 ай бұрын

    • @@BloodSweatandFears TLDR: LOL

      @Tamizushi@Tamizushi4 ай бұрын

    • @@Tamizushi 😂 I’m expressing friendliness by laughing at your joke.

      @BloodSweatandFears@BloodSweatandFears4 ай бұрын

  • Laughter is the best medicine! A simple smile can make your day!

    @scienceolympiadfoundation@scienceolympiadfoundation4 ай бұрын

  • Thought to be good for us? Literally living for it

    @dr.strange5815@dr.strange58155 ай бұрын

  • We laugh when we face something so laughable 😂 or so horribly tragic 😢

    @minhmeo9506@minhmeo95065 ай бұрын

  • A good laugh is one of those times one feels glad to be alive.

    @sapphyrus@sapphyrus5 ай бұрын

  • Why every time Ted Ed talk make me fall into love with their videos more and more.....very innovative.thanks alot

    @dharmrajmaurya715@dharmrajmaurya7155 ай бұрын

  • the art style is PERFECT!

    @fivestarfox5277@fivestarfox52775 ай бұрын

  • 3:18 LOL 😂 the animation is really good.

    @farheennaaz5290@farheennaaz52905 ай бұрын

  • I loooove to laugh so much. My boyfriend makes me laugh, i make him laugh too. Laughter and humor is a very important factor in any relationship with me.

    @euricequeen842@euricequeen8425 ай бұрын

    • This is so wholesome, you both are made for each other ❤

      @slayygurl150@slayygurl1505 ай бұрын

    • @@slayygurl150 thank you. ❤️

      @euricequeen842@euricequeen8425 ай бұрын

    • @@euricequeen842 welcome ❤️

      @slayygurl150@slayygurl1505 ай бұрын

  • How is it possible that whenever i think about something particular, Ted-Ed releases a video about it??? It's amazing!!!

    @prekshashrivastava2438@prekshashrivastava24385 ай бұрын

  • Love this lesson, yes laughter is odd, thank goodness for it. So interesting. Rats can be tickled!

    @MrsJudithWright@MrsJudithWright5 ай бұрын

  • “Live, laugh, love” -The sign on my Mom’s wall

    @loler49er@loler49er5 ай бұрын

    • Mom knows what's up.

      @TEDEd@TEDEd5 ай бұрын

    • ​@@TEDEdEven though he can control his hands and facial muscles , I know someone who can't speak ( or walk ) due to brain damage at the age of 7 . Does this mean ( from your description in the video of origins in the brain of different types of laughter ) that he has difficulty laughing ? ♑️✍️💔

      @Friendship1nmillion@Friendship1nmillion5 ай бұрын

  • This channel is amazing and stunning ❤️❤️

    @majoanamalayil6800@majoanamalayil68005 ай бұрын

  • Laughter typically also communicates the presence of multiple individuals, and therefore loud laughter is a broadcast that the individual is in a social group. This may attract members of the same species and also warn away potential predators.

    @isaacthek@isaacthek5 ай бұрын

  • Those type of videos make me love myself for some reasonc

    @aristeidiskalas-py1fs@aristeidiskalas-py1fs5 ай бұрын

  • Loved those blue scientists with antennas!

    @ambiliSM@ambiliSM5 ай бұрын

  • love this channel

    @Vaish.001@Vaish.0015 ай бұрын

  • Wow so I’m not lying when I say “I’m weak” 😅

    @Tzedakah147@Tzedakah1475 ай бұрын

  • I like this so much. Have a good day 😁

    @chiramana_@chiramana_3 ай бұрын

  • Sometimes, for me at least, I just laugh randomly at something, like computer errors or just, anything.

    @Jar.Headed@Jar.Headed5 ай бұрын

    • If random laughter bubbles up in me I don't question it, I go along with it, laughter is too precious to spurn

      @randomname285@randomname2855 ай бұрын

  • أنا عربي و أعجبت كثيرا بهذه القناة انها تحفة ❤❤❤❤

    @vasinh838@vasinh8385 ай бұрын

  • ❤ Awesome as always thanks

    @mecahhannah@mecahhannahАй бұрын

  • 0:25 the laughing song, triggered a laugh, thanks!

    @DaveSomething@DaveSomething5 ай бұрын

  • this guys laugh is gunna keep me up tonight

    @AnotherW3irdThing@AnotherW3irdThing4 ай бұрын

  • I could binge watch a comedy series with this animation style! It is so good an clean! Damn!

    @tobipeter8@tobipeter8Ай бұрын

  • I know...cause like somethings are just hilarious and Laughable. Also the animation is super cute!🥺🐰🐻

    @pinakibose1177@pinakibose11775 ай бұрын

  • I REALLY like the smile thumbnail. It’s lovely 😊😊

    @user-th2bh7cw4b@user-th2bh7cw4b5 ай бұрын

  • Well this is gold.

    @Chleosl@Chleosl4 ай бұрын

  • this is such a great animation

    @bernadene@bernadene4 ай бұрын

  • That’s it, imma continue my comedy binge watching since it’s good for you. 😄

    @DoofenSpyroDragon16@DoofenSpyroDragon165 ай бұрын

  • Coolest music and dopest animation well done Ted ed

    @aisreedebbarma483@aisreedebbarma4835 ай бұрын

  • I’ve been t thinking about universal eye contact. I’d love to see a video about it!

    @saudade8448@saudade84484 ай бұрын

  • The amount of times I laughed! awesome vid! ☺️🌸😊✨😂

    @bagguetteb@bagguetteb5 ай бұрын

  • Thanks

    @markmark-wt8sd@markmark-wt8sd5 ай бұрын

  • I need me a good laugh right now. Just been stuck in a bout of existential anxiety.

    @tangytablets5150@tangytablets51505 ай бұрын

  • Ok, Who laughed?

    @SchizoSam509@SchizoSam5095 ай бұрын

    • I did 😊

      @nathanielmitchell7516@nathanielmitchell751611 күн бұрын

  • great content and animation

    @maxhill9254@maxhill92545 ай бұрын

  • “It’s like an invitation to share someone’s emotional state” bro humans are so adorable but this goes for not just laughing but all other emotional states, how we project our feelings onto the world invites others to reflect that behaviour towards us,, (crying, yelling, lusting) “treat others how you want to be treated”

    @chrolloourlordandsaviour7840@chrolloourlordandsaviour784019 күн бұрын

  • I remember when I start laughing when my sister said to me our mom was sick (that was just a flu don’t worry) but I started to laugh so much when she said it to me but I felt sad and worried about my mom but my sister trough that I actually was having fun because of it and I still feel bad for that situation up to this day 😭

    @PhonkSociety@PhonkSociety5 ай бұрын

  • @4:52 I’m going to have a broken rib from laughing at that pun.

    @luisrios5703@luisrios57032 ай бұрын

  • Lough is so good that I will look for interesting things everyday❤

    @user-ld1ko1tf1b@user-ld1ko1tf1b8 күн бұрын

  • Fun fact : you're deliberately laughing during watching this vedio😂

    @secret7790@secret77905 ай бұрын

  • I like how you put kirby in the thumbnail.

    @videakias3000@videakias30005 ай бұрын

  • Hi, Laughter vs purring(?): Near the end of the lecture, Sasha mentions that laughter can not heal bones. Feline purring plays a similar social role to human laughter: creates bonds between the individuals and a shared communal sense of safety. It is also utilized when in dire pain or morbid fear to ease the panic response which is not dissimilar to human laughter or chuckling responses. A while ago I read that the frequency of purring can help soft tissue and even bone healing. This article also claimed that being in contact with a purring feline can improve the healing of bones for other individuals including humans. Are all the species listed in this clip have similar traits as laughter? Is purring unique in this kind of adaptation? (Or is it even unique in any way?) Can you please lead me to research for a comparison of these kinds of communal traits and their capabilities? BEST REGARDS.

    @tombulorumcek@tombulorumcekАй бұрын

  • To become optimistic and look at all things positively in certain situations. That's why I think human beings laugh sometimes.

    @namelesscare7982@namelesscare79824 ай бұрын

  • 2:57 i lol'd 🤣 Very cute!

    @madeiraislander@madeiraislander5 ай бұрын

  • In some languages, such as my own the word for "play" is just a modified version of the word "laugh". It's also one of the oldest languages documented, btw...

    @adrianblake8876@adrianblake88765 ай бұрын

  • Fun fact, Kea parrots seem to also have laughter while playing around in the cold mountains of New Zealand oh yeah theyre also quite smart and the only cold climate parrots

    @stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis13695 ай бұрын

  • I bet no person got through the whole video without letting out a single chuckle

    @emmanuel_101@emmanuel_1015 ай бұрын

  • Aww the animals design is so cutee

    @naya6119@naya61194 ай бұрын

  • wow is amazing

    @user-sx8dk7ww9p@user-sx8dk7ww9p4 ай бұрын

  • Cute animation!

    @ethe.rxii.@ethe.rxii.5 ай бұрын

  • Necesito este canal en español ✨

    @user-dk1ll5yh8w@user-dk1ll5yh8w5 күн бұрын

  • 0:15 Those laughter's A & H balloons making ahhaha like they're subbing ones laughter, Really reminded me the fact, that they're not just animators they are artists

    @chhayamisal3874@chhayamisal38744 ай бұрын

  • Hiiiiiiii thank you welcome back ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

    @user-eq2dx2jp6v@user-eq2dx2jp6v5 ай бұрын

  • I laughed while watching this

    @suno5437@suno54375 ай бұрын

  • oh the video is so silly- i love this video so much it's so cute

    @pasta_eeee@pasta_eeee4 ай бұрын

  • que gran video me quitan las ganas de vivir

    @NicolasOrozcoNavarro@NicolasOrozcoNavarro18 күн бұрын

  • Throughout the video i cant stop letting out small laughs and smiling too

    @mykailalazaro7742@mykailalazaro774212 күн бұрын

  • Why did I start laughing as the video began? Surely Ted you did something 😂

    @iddiadamasalahedine3258@iddiadamasalahedine32585 ай бұрын

  • Generally speaking, laughter is a sign of non-confront of uncomfortable situations to a more or less degree. It's sort of a safety valve and buffer.

    @ericswain4177@ericswain41772 ай бұрын

  • Some of these laugh tracks are making me laugh ironically, it sounds like they’re sobbing

    @chelseawhite7117@chelseawhite71174 ай бұрын

  • 4:52 actually made me "HAHA" Good pun 😆

    @ChedMoLi@ChedMoLi4 ай бұрын

  • Awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍 💖

    @eloisaanascovillavicencio3366@eloisaanascovillavicencio33664 ай бұрын

  • next time better be why we rage. I really need it

    @rrurangi@rrurangi5 ай бұрын

  • Just the laugh in the beginning already made me laugh 😭 rip to my humor 😭😭

    @Shishi.minming@Shishi.minming4 ай бұрын

  • 1:06 I think it would be more accurate to say: But scientists have some hypothesis

    @elremito@elremito5 ай бұрын

  • 2:41 really got me laughing there 😂😂😂

    @impressivext@impressivext4 ай бұрын

  • Why do people slap their legs or the legs of the person next to them when they laugh? And why is it that the more intense the laugh is, the further down the leg the slap is (at least for me)?

    @mollyhoffman7313@mollyhoffman73135 ай бұрын

  • Imagine the guy who fills in the laughing sound

    @justacatreadingabook5124@justacatreadingabook51244 ай бұрын

  • I was cracking up watching this whole video😂

    @Primo_extracts@Primo_extracts5 ай бұрын
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