Evolutionary origins of laughter

Evolutionary origins of laughter

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Heard in 3 episodes across 3 shows since Jun 2026

The evolutionary origins of laughter trace back to ancestral nonhuman primate displays, serving as a vital social mechanism for bonding, play, and survival. Research indicates that tickle-induced vocalizations in great apes and humans share a common phylogenetic origin, functioning as a signal of safety and cooperative intent. Over evolutionary time, this behavior transitioned from a physical play signal into a complex cognitive and emotional tool for social cohesion in humans.

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Jun 2026

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