Laughing in the Dark

Humor is often dismissed as a mere cultural construct or a fleeting reaction to a well-timed punchline. Yet, the physical act of laughing is a deeply ingrained biological reflex that evolved long before language. Why do we spontaneously erupt into uncontrollable spasms when faced with absurdity, relief, or even mild distress?Laughing in the Dark plunges into the fascinating science of gelotology t...