Brains On! Science podcast for kids
Why do we laugh?
Mar 12, 2024
Exploring the science and different types of laughter, including contagious laughter, nervous laughter, and alien laughter. A game show segment called Laugh Attack tests knowledge on laughter. Mystery sound guessing game and shoutout to young contributors add fun elements to the episode.
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Quick takeaways
- Laughter serves as a social tool connecting people, indicating happy interactions and facilitating communication.
- Different types of laughs, from uncontrollable goofy laughter to posed chuckles, reveal genuine emotions and aid in interpreting social interactions.
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Types of Laughter: Goofy's vs. Posed Laughter
Laughter can be categorized into the uncontrollable 'goofy's' laughter, where one laughs uncontrollably, and the posed laughter, which is more like talking and can be soothing, teasing, or rewarding. The 'goofy's' laughter occurs when one laughs so hard they can't stop, whereas posed laughter serves a specific purpose in communication.
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