What Now? with Trevor Noah Tight Values, Loose Ideas with Malcolm Gladwell [VIDEO]
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Nov 14, 2024 
Malcolm Gladwell, an insightful author and journalist known for works like 'The Tipping Point', joins the discussion to explore tight values versus loose ideas. He emphasizes adapting beliefs through new evidence and the importance of cultural heritage, sparked by his Nigerian ancestry. The conversation touches on the influence of television on societal understanding, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ representation. Malcolm also critiques meritocracy in Harvard admissions and celebrates the unity formed through diverse experiences, like playing soccer.
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Sesame Street's Continued Success
- Sesame Street still captures toddlers' attention remarkably well, with a market share of around 95%.
- This surprised Trevor Noah, who thought Cocomelon had overtaken it.
Revisiting The Tipping Point
- Malcolm Gladwell's new book revisits and challenges some of the core ideas presented in his earlier work, "The Tipping Point."
- Trevor Noah suggests this is a rare and valuable exercise in intellectual honesty.
Values vs. Ideas
- Hold firmly to your core values.
- Hold ideas loosely, as they are subject to change and evolution.