70. The psychology of gossip

When we’re detached from our emotions, things can feel a little… flat. But though our brain might be trying to protect us from harm, emotionally detaching stops us from being able to appreciate the true richness of life. In this episode, we’ll unpack why emotional blunting occurs ...  Afficher plus

Endless studies show that the strength of our relationships is the biggest indicator for our happiness and wellbeing. So when we fall out with a friend, it can feel absolutely devastating, and leave us wondering how to repair and reconnect. In this episode, we explore why friends ...  Afficher plus

Gossip often has negative connotations, but does it get a bad rap? Might it serve a useful function and should we think of gossiping as an advanced social skill rather than a personality defect? CrowdScience listener Jayogi thinks it might be useful, and has asked CrowdScience ...

We all know gossip can be bad — but some of us still can’t seem to get enough of it. So today we’re digging into the science of gossip to answer questions like: who really gossips? And why do we love it so much? We spill the tea with sociologist Dr. Stacy Torres and neuroscientis ...  Afficher plus

Mentale Gesundheit wird in den Medien entweder romantisiert oder verteufelt. Promis, die damit struggeln, wurden früher vorgeführt und lächerlich gemacht. Doch ist das heute anders? 

I’m really over here trying to figure out why 30/40 year olds gossip about people in their 20’s 🤔