

#753
Mentioned in 27 episodes
David and Goliath
Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
Book • 2013
In 'David and Goliath', Malcolm Gladwell challenges conventional wisdom about obstacles and disadvantages.
He uses the biblical story of David and Goliath as a starting point to explore various cases where underdogs have triumphed over more powerful opponents.
The book delves into topics such as the benefits of 'desirable difficulties', the impact of dyslexia on successful individuals, and the dynamics of successful and unsuccessful strategies in different contexts, including warfare, education, and social movements.
Gladwell argues that what appears to be a weakness can often be a strength, and that too much power or advantage can sometimes be counterproductive.
He uses the biblical story of David and Goliath as a starting point to explore various cases where underdogs have triumphed over more powerful opponents.
The book delves into topics such as the benefits of 'desirable difficulties', the impact of dyslexia on successful individuals, and the dynamics of successful and unsuccessful strategies in different contexts, including warfare, education, and social movements.
Gladwell argues that what appears to be a weakness can often be a strength, and that too much power or advantage can sometimes be counterproductive.
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while discussing the impact of technology on society.


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as one of 

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to illustrate the 'big fish, little pond' syndrome.

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when discussing the South Pole trilogy and its references to 

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as one of the greatest nonfiction writers of all time.


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as a chapter from his book, discussing a riot in Northern Ireland in 1970.


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when discussing social comparison and its impact on high-achieving students.

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when introducing 

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