Selects: How Gossip Works

In this classic episode from December 2015, Josh and Chuck dive deep into the fascinating world of gossip—exploring why humans have always loved to talk about each other and what that actually reveals about our social nature. From the surprising evolutionary origins of language itself to how gossip serves as a tool for maintaining social order and trust in communities, the guys unpack the science and psychology behind this universal human behavior. They'll challenge your assumptions about what gossip really is, reveal why it's actually far less malicious than people think, and explain how—despite centuries of social judgment—gossiping is fundamentally wired into who we are as a species.