Episode 16: Gossip

Matt & Nate discuss the pros, cons, and mostly cons of gossiping by diving into it's valid social motivations, scientific negative effects, and how using empathy can help.

Articles referenced:
http://brainblogger.com/2015/04/25/how-does-the-brain-respond-to-gossip/
http://bigthink.com/artful-choice/the-power-of-negative-gossip-coloring-how-we-see-the-world-one-rumor-at-a-time
http://www.npr.org/2011/05/20/136465083/psst-the-human-brain-is-wired-for-gossip

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