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Mentioned in 31 episodes
Talking to Strangers
What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know
Book • 2021
In 'Talking to Strangers', Malcolm Gladwell delves into the challenges and misunderstandings that occur when we interact with people we do not know.
The book explores various high-profile cases, such as the death of Sandra Bland, the deceptions of Bernie Madoff, and the interactions between Neville Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler.
Gladwell argues that our default assumption to trust strangers until proven otherwise often leads to disastrous outcomes.
He discusses the 'default to truth' theory and how our perceptions of strangers can be skewed by preconceived notions and stereotypes.
The book provides insights into human psychology and communication, highlighting the importance of being aware of our assumptions when dealing with strangers.
The book explores various high-profile cases, such as the death of Sandra Bland, the deceptions of Bernie Madoff, and the interactions between Neville Chamberlain and Adolf Hitler.
Gladwell argues that our default assumption to trust strangers until proven otherwise often leads to disastrous outcomes.
He discusses the 'default to truth' theory and how our perceptions of strangers can be skewed by preconceived notions and stereotypes.
The book provides insights into human psychology and communication, highlighting the importance of being aware of our assumptions when dealing with strangers.
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Mentioned in 31 episodes
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Ali Abdaal in relation to the book's discussion on emotional responses and their outward expression.
Ali Abdaal in relation to the book's discussion on emotional responses and their outward expression.
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How To Optimise Your Brain Health | Dan Murray-Serter
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Mark Manson at the end of the podcast as Matt Dahlia 's book about his experience with Yes Theory.
Mark Manson at the end of the podcast as Matt Dahlia 's book about his experience with Yes Theory.
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How to Give Up Everything to Save Yourself (ft. Matt from Yes Theory)
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Malcolm Gladwell as a book that explores the power of first impressions and the importance of being aware that they are often misleading.
Malcolm Gladwell as a book that explores the power of first impressions and the importance of being aware that they are often misleading.
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Malcolm Gladwell Returns Again
Mencionado en el podcast como un libro que explica cómo funcionan las cosas y por qué cuando los hornos dejaron de ser peligrosos, hubo una baja en suicidios de mujeres.
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41. El esquema Ponzi más grande de la historia
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Adam Grant in the context of a discussion about the book's exploration of snap judgments.
Adam Grant in the context of a discussion about the book's exploration of snap judgments.
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Malcolm Gladwell Questions Everything
Mentioned by Phil Agnew as a source for the episode, revealing why we're bad at understanding others.
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This is why your boss makes bad hires
