The Physiology of Tickling

The video explores the human touch, focusing on tickling as a significant sensory experience. It discusses how tickling can elicit both physical and emotional reactions, serving as a form of peer bonding. The video explains the brain's response to tickling, highlighting the roles of the rolandic operculum and hypothalamus. It also addresses why we cannot tickle ourselves, due to the brain's ability to predict and suppress the tactile response. Techniques to reduce tickle sensitivity are also discussed.

Why can't we tickle ourselves according to the text?

What strategies can we use to control our response to being tickled?