1. Why do we gossip?
Anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi is joined by Dr Nicole Hagen Hess to explore whether gossip can be for the good of the group or just the individual.
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?
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Producer: Emily Bird
Additional production: Olivia Jani and Geraldine Fitzgerald
Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem
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- Fri 24 Jan 2025 14:45大象传媒 Radio 4
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Why Do We Do That?
Ella Al-Shamahi investigates the origins of everyday human habits and behaviour.
