Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker known for his distinctive style of blending storytelling with social science. His debut book, 'The Tipping Point,' published in 2000, introduced the concept of how small actions can lead to significant societal changes, and it quickly became a bestseller. Over the years, Gladwell has published several influential works, including 'Blink,' 'Outliers,' and 'David and Goliath,' which have collectively sold millions of copies worldwide. His writings often challenge conventional wisdom, leading to both fervent admiration and criticism. Despite recent critiques of his latest book, 'Revenge of the Tipping Point,' he remains a prominent figure in popular psychology, often engaging audiences through his podcast 'Revisionist History.'
Born on Sep 03, 1963 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| South Africa | 1 | 6.00 | 0.38% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 224,654 | $350,000 | 1,326$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 224,654 | $350,000 | 1,326$ |
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South Africa:
Malcolm Gladwell is referenced for popularizing the idea that 10,000 hours of practice are needed to achieve mastery.
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Canada:
Malcolm Gladwell, one of the University of Toronto's famous alumni, expressed pride in his alma mater's admission policies.
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United Kingdom:
Malcolm Gladwell criticized Pinker for his ties to Steve Sailer.
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Italy:
Malcolm Gladwell shows how social phenomena expand like epidemics.
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Canada:
Malcolm Gladwell is a guest on Ryan Holiday's Daily Stoic podcast.
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Canada:
Malcolm Gladwell is known for his famous 10,000-Hour Rule, which suggests that mastery in any complex skill requires extensive practice.
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Indonesia:
Malcolm Gladwell's work is mentioned regarding decision-making processes.
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Israel:
Malcolm Gladwell is cited in relation to the concept of a tipping point in societal change.
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Canada:
Malcolm Gladwell popularized the story of a tween girls basketball team in California.
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Ireland:
Malcolm Gladwell is known for his bestselling book The Tipping Point, which helped popularize the 80/20 rule.
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