

Malcolm Gladwell Questions Everything
95 snips Dec 28, 2022
Malcolm Gladwell, a renowned writer and journalist, joins the conversation for an engaging debate with Adam Grant. They dive into the complexities of intelligence, questioning if it's oversold or undersold in today’s world. The duo tackles racism, emphasizing the need for institutional accountability over individual blame. They discuss the ethics of sports performance, the role of trust in consumer relationships, and the importance of mindset in personal growth. Throughout, they challenge conventional thoughts, reminding us that we shouldn’t believe everything we think.
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The Value of Contradiction
- Malcolm Gladwell prioritizes contradicting himself over consistency.
- He believes that changing opinions over time reflects intellectual growth.
Kafka and Surprise
- Gladwell recounts a German study challenging the universality of facial expressions.
- Participants' surprise expressions didn't match their self-reported surprise levels.
Cultural Imprinting on Expressions
- Cultural factors influence facial expressions.
- The Trobriand Islanders struggle to recognize Western expressions, highlighting cultural imprinting.