The Science of Laughter

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The Science of Laughter

The Science of Laughter

Professor Sophie Scott, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London

The Science of Laughter

In this presentation, Professor Sophie Scott from the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience in London shares an insight into the Science of Laughter. Covering the definition of laughter and the origins behind it. 

Lecture length: 30:48
Uploaded: 11/05/2018

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In this presentation, Professor Sophie Scott from the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience in London shares an insight into the science of laughter. This talk covers the definition of laughter and the origins behind it. 

This lecture was filmed at the IBMS Congress in Birmingham on the 23rd September 2019.