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Did you know that you're 30 times more likely to laugh if you're with somebody else than if you're alone? Cognitive neuroscientist Sophie Scott shares this and other surprising facts about laughter in this fast-paced, action-packed and, yes, hilarious dash through the science of cracking up. [TED: Ideas worth spreading]( Recommended for {NAME} [Why we laugh]( Sophie Scott | 4.4M views [► Watch now]( [Save to list]( [Pieter Keushkerian](, Curation Intern, TED There is rarely ever a time when humans feel more welcome and at ease than when we laugh, and in her immensely entertaining talk, Sophie Scott tells us why. From playing clips of different types of laughter to demonstrating the physical act of laughing itself, Sophie takes us on an adventure into the science of one of the best feelings in the world. [WorkLife with Adam Grant]( Season 5 WorkLife with Adam Grant WorkLife with Adam Grant, a podcast from the TED Audio Collective, is back for Season 5! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant knows that you spend a quarter of your life at work–in this show, he talks to some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover how to enjoy it. From breaking down “The Great Resignation” to identifying the work culture that’s right for you, this season is packed with actionable insights to help you make work not suck. [Listen now]( [TED Membership]( Are you willing to speak up when it’s uncomfortable? While this can be scary, sometimes it’s necessary in order to make the world a better place. This quote is from was given at an exclusive TED Membership event with Luvvie Ajayi Jones. Want to be part of great conversations like these? Become a member today. [Sign up now]( Newest Talks [Hyeonmi Kim]( [How webtoons are changing movies and TV]( Hyeonmi Kim [Paula Stone Williams]( [What my gender transition taught me about womanhood]( Paula Stone Williams [Fariel Salahuddin]( [Goats, blockchain and the future of money]( Fariel Salahuddin [Damien Riehl]( [Why all melodies should be free for musicians to use]( Damien Riehl [Vera Songwe]( [The African swamp protecting Earth's environment]( Vera Songwe [Kevin Kelly]( [3 reasons for optimism in difficult times]( Kevin Kelly Latest from TED Ideas [5 ways that you can help refugees]( Here's how we can best support displaced people as they arrive in our communities and countries, from Zarlasht Halaimzai, a refugee rights advocate and writer. [Read more]( [Gallery: 11 otherworldly photos of land, sea and sky at night]( [Read more]( [Why the war in Ukraine is also a make-or-break moment for climate change]( [Read more]( Want to connect with the global TED community online? Check out our new platform just for Members. [Become a TED Member today.]( Copyright © TED Conferences LLC. All rights reserved. Have a question? Email us: contact@ted.com [TED.com]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Adjust your email settings]( [Add us to your address book]( Our mailing address is: TED Conferences LLC 330 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013