The Evolution of Gossip, Otherwords (feat. Be Smart)

Gossip is an integral part of human social 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, thoughtprovoking, 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, Creator, Director: Andrew Matthews Kat