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The Origins and Implications of Gossip
10:29 - 15:02 (04:32)
This podcast discusses the history of gossip and how it evolved from communication tool to taboo, along with its potential utility in organizations.
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The accuracy of self-reporting when it comes to workplace gossip is questionable.
10:29 - 13:30 (03:00)
Workplace Gossip
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The accuracy of self-reporting when it comes to workplace gossip is questionable. Despite the possible inaccuracies of self-reporting, gossip can create norms and culture in the workplace.
ChapterThe Origins and Implications of Gossip
EpisodeSelects: How Gossip Works
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Robin Dunbar, author of "Grooming Gossip and the Evolution of Language," discusses how gossip may have played a role in the development of language, but warns against the negative impacts of spreading rumors.
13:30 - 15:02 (01:31)
Psychology
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Robin Dunbar, author of "Grooming Gossip and the Evolution of Language," discusses how gossip may have played a role in the development of language, but warns against the negative impacts of spreading rumors.