Research suggests that gossip is a fundamental human function that likely evolved to help our ancestors survive in large groups.
The psychology of gossip..and it's not good | by Mukti Masih GWSSGBNMOSzip
: By spreading news about who is trustworthy and who is selfish, gossip helps a group regulate social norms and identify "free riders" or defectors who might exploit the community. Research suggests that gossip is a fundamental human
: Just as primates use physical grooming to bond, humans use gossip as "social grooming". It allows us to exchange information about the reputations of others without direct interaction. GWSSGBNMOSzip