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We Misremember The Past
- Malcolm Gladwell argues we are bad historians because our memories and records often mislead us about the past.
- He frames Revisionist History as an attempt to revisit and correct those widely held misunderstandings.
Host Establishes Credibility And Format
- Malcolm Gladwell introduces himself and references his books to establish credibility for the new podcast.
- He outlines the show's format: ten episodes revisiting misunderstood events, people, and ideas.
Examples Of Stories To Revisit
- Gladwell lists specific stories he'll revisit, like a mysterious car crash and Wilt Chamberlain's career choice.
- These examples show the show's focus on overlooked decisions and events with surprising implications.