Chapter
The Function of Gossip in Society
05:56 - 08:04 (02:07)
The podcast explores the difference between gossip and rumor, pointing out that gossip is a tool for maintaining social order, while rumor reflects people's hopes and fears. Additionally, celebrity gossip is not considered gossip, as it involves third-party information.
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The podcast explores the concept that gossip is a tool for social order while rumor is something people hope or fear will happen.
05:56 - 08:04 (02:07)
Gossip
Summary
The podcast explores the concept that gossip is a tool for social order while rumor is something people hope or fear will happen. Gossip also involves a third party that doesn't necessarily know the others involved, while rumor is often based on little evidence or facts.