It follows according to the theory the author of the paper (Dunbar) has developed: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/talking-apes/201502/why-you-were-born-gossip …
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Because gossip increases one's chances of survival and/or chance of reproductive success? More than cooperation against foes & environment?
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Gossip is about the enforcement of moral and cooperative behavior, such as cheater detection and sanctioning
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Economy was social, at the times languages evolved. Social talks were the way to stay in the tribe economy. Try trading without small talk.
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I'd say there is little evidence for trading (and property) in hunter-gatherer societies, thus their pronounced egalitarianism.
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"Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and little minds discuss people." http://quoteinvestigator.com/2014/11/18/great-minds/ …
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So condescending. Until you realize it's a quote discussing people.
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Maybe as a way to uphold norms and distribute punishment and rewards.
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Exactly
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