
Malcolm Gladwell: Tipping Points Old and New
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda
The Perils of Monoculture
This chapter explores the concept of monoculture in social settings, linking it to a tragic wave of suicides in a wealthy community due to a lack of social diversity. It highlights how homogeneity can create isolation and vulnerability in elite institutions, drawing parallels between genetic diversity and social resilience.
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