Scientists Have Found Out How Humor Works!

Scientist have figured out how humor works.

Well, kind of.

Have you ever THOUGHT to yourself, “That was funny!” but didn’t end up laughing? Scientist have likely found why!

It is because we use different areas of our brain when we “comprehend” humor versus when we “appreciate” it.

This means that scientists now know what is going on in your brain when you get a joke, and when you appreciate or like a joke. And these findings aren’t just significant academically, they have real world implications as well.

Laughter and joy are a key part of the human experience, and they can be hindered in some psychiatric conditions such as depression. By understanding how these emotions and experiences are processed in the brain, we are on the right track to being able to help people who are struggling to experience them be able to feel them again.

I don’t know about you, but that is pretty cool to me!

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