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Malcolm Gladwell: Are We at a National Tipping Point?
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365. Malcolm Gladwell: Are We at a National Tipping Point?
Glennon, Abby, and Amanda welcome Malcolm Gladwell to discuss the concept of the 'tipping point' and its impact on societal change. They delve into how stories shape public perception and behavior, and explore ways we could create a unified narrative for societal progress.
Discover:
-The shocking statistics that prove we aren’t actually as divided as we’re told we are
-The danger of a monoculture and why diversity can literally be life-saving
-The magic rule of three and what it means for making change
-A powerful argument against pessimism
Malcolm Gladwell is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers: The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, David and Goliath, Talking to Strangers, and The Bomber Mafia. He is also the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audio production company that produces audiobooks like Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon, as well as podcasts including Revisionist History, Broken Record, and The Happiness Lab. Gladwell has been included in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and His latest book is Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering.
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