Laugh Institute provides critical analysis and research into the theory and practice of the human phenomena of laughter, humor and the areas in-between. Our methodologies leverage: • performance art intervention work; • new media prototypes and installations; • and academic, psychological, sociological and scientific research Through our research, observations and qualitative data collection we contribute to a better understanding of: • human social and self awareness; • trends in human energy, behavior, attitudes and culture throughout certain modern societal groups; • social group dynamics and social behavioral study