The science of laughter - Sasha Winkler
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- 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
thank you!
It really is! I love the bear reacting to the man laughing 😅
@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist- true
@@hannarybak_have you helped with Headspace by any chance?
@@hannarybak_ I think i see you enjoying yourself while animating in the animation
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.
😉
Probably a lizard human 😉
glad you noticed 🙃
@@TEDEd *female body visualiser video laugh*
Mine was the guy hanging from the crane 1:07
3:15 I love how the bear is looking somewhat concerned.
Laughter is the best medicine to keep bears away!
I literally asked myself this very question last week. SO glad to find this!
same here, TED Ed just knows what we are in need of atm
So, what did you answer?
BRUH I wondered about it just yesterday!!
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.
Why ? It's simple because somethings funny. Why must everything be over analyzed. Nobody will ever truly know
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. 😂
Laughter is the best medicine unless you're diabetic then insulin is the best medicine
Ya dude cat video are just perfect 😅
cat videos are adorable but its not funny
It's so hard to laugh on memes nowadays coz they've become more and more relatable 😅
@RepentandbelieveinJesusChrist- you just had to be here, do you
I was smiling while watching the whole vid, kinda made my day.
So was I.
1:17
I love how serious those scientists are at tickling a mouse 😊
The person that made this has the cutest art style I love it
thank you! 🤗
@@hannarybak_you deserve more subs and credittt
@@hannarybak_ i love ur artstyle so much
your artstyle is pretty cute as well i love it ❤️
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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.
I hope you found it comrade
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
Me too.
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.
I always laugh in inappropriate situations 😅 that makes a lot of sense now!
Because some things are funny?
Flawless analysis
Yeah it’s simple
You need to get deeper from that
👏👏👏
Tell me you aren’t intellectual without telling me you aren’t intellectual.
I like how we laugh, eat, talk, spit, etc. All with the same organ
etc eh.... 🤔
Thank god for all of this 😂❤
The animation team nailed it - gave me a good chuckle or two 👌
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.
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
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?
Surely the bully said that because he/she can't have that great laugh, because is sad or tense. Hope your son don't get afraid of being himself!!
Loved the theme and the animation style!! And I had a big smile throughout😃😄 Thank you for another great lesson TED-Ed❤
Man, this animation is PHENOMENAL
🎯 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.*
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Thank you for the information.
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.
We need a tldr for your tldr
@@obayrafi2632
DLDR
Friends and fun.
That’s too long too! 😂
@@BloodSweatandFears
TLDR:
LOL
@@Tamizushi 😂 I’m expressing friendliness by laughing at your joke.
1:57 this reminds me of how dogs fake sneezes during play fights to show that the “aggression” is only a game
A good laugh is one of those times one feels glad to be alive.
We laugh when we face something so laughable 😂 or so horribly tragic 😢
I had a great laugh watching this video thanks TED
Your videos always make me know stuff I didn’t ever thought about them❤
@4:52
I’m going to have a broken rib from laughing at that pun.
3:18 LOL 😂 the animation is really good.
Ok, Who laughed?
I did 😊
I’ve always wondered why I cry sometimes when I laugh
To hide the pain
Best comment
Oh-
Not everyone
Fun fact : you're deliberately laughing during watching this vedio😂
No
Loved those blue scientists with antennas!
“Live, laugh, love”
-The sign on my Mom’s wall
Mom knows what's up.
@@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 ? ♑️✍️💔
This animation is so nice. Please keep stuff like this going!!!!!
Love this lesson, yes laughter is odd, thank goodness for it. So interesting. Rats can be tickled!
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.
This is so wholesome, you both are made for each other ❤
@@Slayygurlieeeee thank you. ❤️
@@euricequeen842 welcome ❤️
Laughter is the best medicine! A simple smile can make your day!
I could binge watch a comedy series with this animation style! It is so good an clean! Damn!
2:41 really got me laughing there 😂😂😂
I find myself smiling as the video moves on to explaining its means, thanks for sharing this content. Surely, laughter is one great way for distressing.
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.
How is it possible that whenever i think about something particular, Ted-Ed releases a video about it??? It's amazing!!!
Wow so I’m not lying when I say “I’m weak” 😅
2:58 That explains why laugh tracks are added to TV shows.
Hearing people laugh in the videos and the word laughing so much made me laugh😂
This video is not only informative but also a joy to watch
Sometimes, for me at least, I just laugh randomly at something, like computer errors or just, anything.
If random laughter bubbles up in me I don't question it, I go along with it, laughter is too precious to spurn
This video *does put a smile on my face.*
I know...cause like somethings are just hilarious and Laughable.
Also the animation is super cute!🥺🐰🐻
0:25 the laughing song, triggered a laugh, thanks!
Why every time Ted Ed talk make me fall into love with their videos more and more.....very innovative.thanks alot
2:57 i lol'd 🤣 Very cute!
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love this channel
Some of these laugh tracks are making me laugh ironically, it sounds like they’re sobbing
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!
I like this so much. Have a good day 😁
That’s it, imma continue my comedy binge watching since it’s good for you. 😄
Throughout the video i cant stop letting out small laughs and smiling too
This channel is amazing and stunning ❤️❤️
Wonderful music, narration and lesson! Thank you, guys :)
I like how you put kirby in the thumbnail.
Thought to be good for us? Literally living for it
Why did I start laughing as the video began? Surely Ted you did something 😂
Those type of videos make me love myself for some reasonc
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
This made me happy😊 Really , I had great laugh watching this video .Thank you so much)
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
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 😭
Because we are silly whimsical and full of joy 😊
Just the laugh in the beginning already made me laugh 😭 rip to my humor 😭😭
4 seconds in and I'm already laughing cuz of the animation 😂
the art style is PERFECT!
To become optimistic and look at all things positively in certain situations. That's why I think human beings laugh sometimes.
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.
Lough is so good that I will look for interesting things everyday❤
i just laugh even without opening this video and to know why I watched and laughed again😂😂
All I could think of was the Tidus laugh playing in the background as the narrator was talking. xD
I laughed while watching this
Tickling is something that makes us laugh. But we actually try to get rid of it.
“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”
next time better be why we rage. I really need it
this guys laugh is gunna keep me up tonight
"You can't go wrong with a good laugh."That's true.
1:06 I think it would be more accurate to say: But scientists have some hypothesis
The amount of times I laughed! awesome vid! ☺️🌸😊✨😂
Me and my friend once had a 12 minute laughing fit because her mom walked in while we were recording and asked where she got the cheese whiz in her lunchbox. She said she got it from her boyfriend and when when her mom asked who her boyfriend was,she pointed to the cheese whiz. It wasn't even that funny-
Laughing for so long was painful but worth it.
4:52 actually made me "HAHA"
Good pun 😆
I REALLY like the smile thumbnail. It’s lovely 😊😊
I need me a good laugh right now. Just been stuck in a bout of existential anxiety.
Because something is funny and we're happy. Simple answer !!
Because Laughing and Weeping is the last limit of our Happiness and Sorrow
Thank you 👍🏼
can't remember the last time I had one of those laughs where you think you might die from the lack of oxygen.
Imagine the guy who fills in the laughing sound
❤ Awesome as always thanks
That laughter in the background definitely sounds like Mr Popo from TFS.
oh the video is so silly- i love this video so much it's so cute
I actually couldn't stop laughing while watching this video