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Why do we laugh?
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Expert Answer
Laughter likely evolved as a social bonding signal—a way to communicate 'this is safe/playful' in ambiguous situations. It's involuntary and contagious. We laugh more with others than alone. Humor involves surprise, incongruity resolution, and often a sense of superiority or relief.
Key Insight
Laughter likely evolved as a social bonding signal—a way to communicate 'this is safe/playful' in ambiguous situations.
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