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Mentioned in 27 episodes
Revenge of the Tipping Point
Book • 2024
In 'Revenge of the Tipping Point', Malcolm Gladwell returns to the subject of social epidemics and tipping points, this time focusing on the dark side of contagious phenomena.
Through a series of riveting stories, Gladwell explores the rise of a new and troubling form of social engineering.
He delves into various topics, including the world’s most successful bank robbers, a forgotten television show from the 1970s, an experimental neighborhood in Northern California, and alternate histories of the COVID and opioid crises.
The book examines how individuals can use power and influence to shape collective narratives and societal trends, highlighting the ethical implications of social engineering and the role of superspreaders in propagating ideas and behaviors.
Through a series of riveting stories, Gladwell explores the rise of a new and troubling form of social engineering.
He delves into various topics, including the world’s most successful bank robbers, a forgotten television show from the 1970s, an experimental neighborhood in Northern California, and alternate histories of the COVID and opioid crises.
The book examines how individuals can use power and influence to shape collective narratives and societal trends, highlighting the ethical implications of social engineering and the role of superspreaders in propagating ideas and behaviors.
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Mentioned in 27 episodes
Mentioned by
Adi Ignatius as the author of best-selling books and the new book "Revenge of the Tipping Point".


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Malcolm Gladwell’s New Take on Tipping Points
Mentioned by Dax Shepard as the author of "Revenge of the Tipping Point", a book revisiting his previous work, "The Tipping Point", on its 25th anniversary.

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Malcolm Gladwell Returns Again
Mentioned by
Fareed Zakaria as a revisited bestseller, exploring the phenomenon of trends gaining momentum.


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Richard Haass and Randa Slim on escalation in the Middle East
Mentioned by Naima Reza as
Malcolm Gladwell 's latest book, exploring the darker side of social epidemics.


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Thinking Twice: Revenge of the Tipping Point with Malcolm Gladwell
Mentioned by
Gabe Lyons as
Malcolm Gladwell 's latest book, a revisitation of his earlier work on tipping points.



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Social Contagions and Tipping Points with Malcolm Gladwell
Mentioned by
Malcolm Gladwell in the introduction of his podcast episode as a sequel to his first book.


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The Tipping Point Revisited: Georgetown Massacre Part 1
Mentioned by Jim O'Shaughnessy for its chapter on understanding the Holocaust and the impact of mass media.

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Michael Garfield — Play the (Mind) Jazz (EP.246)
Mentioned in the podcast's closing segment as the latest book by Malcolm Gladwell.

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The Year Since Oct. 7
Mentioned by
Glennon Doyle ,
Abby Wambach , and Amanda Doyle as the main guest of the podcast, discussing his book 'Revenge of the Tipping Point'.



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Malcolm Gladwell: Are We at a National Tipping Point?
Mentioned by
Malcolm Gladwell as his new book, examining social phenomenon through the lens of epidemiology.


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Welcoming Heavyweight
Mentioned by Lindsey Graham as one of Audible's best of 2024 picks.

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Transcontinental Railroad | Hell on Wheels | 3
Mentioned by the podcast hosts while discussing Audible's best of 2024 picks.

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Mentioned as having made the Audible best of 2024 list.

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