Why do humans laugh? | BBC Ideas

We all love a good laugh. But it's not just a laughing matter - laughter benefits our minds, our relationships and our bodies. It also has a dark side - some people have actually died whilst laughing. Neuroscientist and stand-up comedian Sophie Scott explains.

Made with the help of Jim Al-Khalili and the team at The Life Scientific, BBC Radio 4


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[heinrichvisser]

I'm a Laughter professional in South Africa. I love my career.

[JustAThought]

I want to know why I choke EVERY TIME I spontaneously start laughing like I did as I heard the BBC anchor trying not to laugh, especially when talking about a celebrity’s death. I have heard that before and it ALWAYS makes me laugh…until I am choking.🥴! So weird!

[TheMcGuireLife]

That, happens to me when I watch a funny video on YouTube.i can’t stop laughing then I stop to catch my breath.
Then watch the video again then laugh harder!! They say laughter is the best medicine.” My BFF role me once better out then inn I got to say get r done!!!! Like Larry the cable guy would

[ridaisrar]

Im a laughter yoga coach and I love this

[Likiy]

Am I the only one that is really disturbed by the eyeball necklace that the host has ? XD

[piyush]

Really you BBC team is making very fascinating content. Your videos are full of knowledge and many information which we can share among our friends.
Thankyou 🔥

[hyhua]

I diametrically fancy this video, I had a belly laugh while watching it! 😂

[Vayyal]

Thalaivar Vadivelu he make me laugh😁😁😁

[mehmet.albyrk]

A good laugh is as worth as food so nutrious

[thomasriffelmacher]

Laughter is the best after breathing in my live!

[JohnnyRebKy]

It certainly isn’t from apes turning into humans

[layalallouche]

i dont laugh much, does that mean something is wrong with me?

[mymensinghbritishacademy]

I don't smile, why does that happen?

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