Fixable
How to fix the unfixable (w/ Malcolm Gladwell)
Jun 10, 2024
Master Fixer and journalist Malcolm Gladwell joins the hosts to discuss tackling big challenges like homelessness and college ranking systems with optimism and storytelling. Topics include the power of rigorous optimism, reworking the unfixable, and the role of journalism in proposing solutions. Gladwell emphasizes the importance of maintaining hope in driving change and presenting new perspectives on societal issues.
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- Belief in solvability is crucial for tackling challenges, optimism and conviction are key drivers for finding solutions.
- Storytelling humanizes complex issues, fostering empathy and inspiring change through emotional connections.
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Pushing the Boundaries of Solving Intractable Problems
Frances and Anne delve into the realm of tackling challenging problems that may seem insurmountable at first glance. They emphasize the power of bringing a can-do attitude and optimism to seemingly intractable challenges, highlighting that believing in the solvability of a problem is the first step towards finding solutions. Through examples like addressing the underrepresentation of senior women in organizations or disparities in high school graduation rates, they underscore the transformative impact of approaching problems with conviction and rigor.
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