The Evolution of Gossip | Otherwords (feat. @Be Smart)

Gossip is an integral part of human social structure... and maybe the reason language evolved in the first place! Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and fınds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fıelds of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human. Sources: Grooming, Gossip and the Evolution of Language (1996) by Robin Dunbar Host: Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D. Creator/Director: Andrew Matthews & Kat