Why do we laugh?

30/10/2025 14 min Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

Laughter is ancient — even rats and chimps do it. It began as a survival signal: “We’re safe now.” Most laughter isn’t from jokes, but from social bonding. Real laughter releases endorphins, boosts immunity, and eases stress. Humor = surprise + safety (the “benign violation” sweet spot). Fake or real, laughter still helps your brain relax and reset. It connects people — syncing heartbeats, breath, and emotion. Sometimes laughter finds us in the hardest moments — and that’s its magic.