Researchers suggest that gossip, often viewed negatively, is a fundamental aspect of human intelligence and language evolution. According to studies, a significant portion of daily conversation involves discussing absent individuals, serving as a mechanism for tracking reputations and social dynamics within groups. Intelligent gossip involves seeking to understand motivations behind behavior rather than making judgments, and using information to warn others of potential harm, thereby fostering cooperation and trust. AI
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- Language and cognition
- Nature Human Behaviour
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
- Robin Dunbar
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