Gossip is a way of sharing information by speaking in terms of others. On average 52 minutes of our day is spent gossiping, but only about a quarter of that is actually negative. Anthropologists and psychologists alike have been asking this question for some time. What are the evolutionary reasons, the psychological explanations, behind why we gossip?
In this weeks episode we discuss the evolutionary and psychological reasons behind why we gossip. We explore the origins of gossip, the different forms of gossip and how it influences our 20’s, particularly our social connections and sense of community. We also dive into the downsides of rumours and slander, how gossip has evolved with social media and discuss how we can break free of the cycle of gossip in our lives and create more positive conversations and relationships. Listen now.
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