One reason gossip is intriguing is because it's disconfirming evidence.

2024-06-17 · Bits and Bobs 6/17/24

Things people don't say in polite company, some subset of which are true.

Disconfirming evidence is good for us, and yet we often steer clear of it because it's challenging. But the more you can lean into it, the more you can get stronger in that environment.

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