Listen "1. Why do we gossip?"
Episode Synopsis
It can be the source of drama that ruins reputations or simply keeps you entertained during your lunch break. But is gossip ingrained in our nature? Anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi digs into our evolutionary history to uncover the truth behind this age-old human habit. Joining her are Kelsey McKinney from the Normal Gossip podcast and anthropologist Dr. Nicole Hagen Hess, as they unravel the origins of this sometimes controversial behaviour. Could gossip be the social glue that binds us together, or is it just another weapon in our ongoing competition for status?BBC Studios Audio
Producer: Emily Bird
Additional production: Olivia Jani and Geraldine Fitzgerald
Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem
Producer: Emily Bird
Additional production: Olivia Jani and Geraldine Fitzgerald
Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem
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