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Tight Values, Loose Ideas with Malcolm Gladwell [VIDEO]
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Why does Malcolm Gladwell believe that values should be held tightly but ideas should be held loosely?
Gladwell argues that values should be held tightly because they form the core of one's identity and principles, while ideas should be held loosely because they are subject to change and evolution as new information and perspectives emerge.
How does Malcolm Gladwell view the role of television in shaping culture?
Gladwell sees television as a powerful medium that can influence cultural norms and perceptions, citing examples like 'Will and Grace' which helped shift public attitudes towards gay relationships by presenting them as normal and unproblematic.
What does Malcolm Gladwell find appalling about the chapter on crime in 'The Tipping Point'?
Gladwell finds the chapter on crime in 'The Tipping Point' appalling because it promotes the broken windows theory, which he now believes was a flawed explanation for the drop in crime in New York City in the 1990s, particularly in its association with mass arrests of young black men.
How does Malcolm Gladwell explain the change in his perspective on the broken windows theory?
Gladwell explains that his perspective changed after learning that crime rates continued to fall even after stop-and-frisk policies were curtailed, suggesting that these policies were not as effective as initially believed and may have even been counterproductive.
What does Malcolm Gladwell suggest as a way for people to stay intellectually curious and open-minded?
Gladwell suggests that people should regularly change the people they follow on social media and expose themselves to diverse perspectives, which helps in staying intellectually curious and open-minded.
Why does Malcolm Gladwell believe that Harvard University places a high emphasis on sports in its admissions?
Gladwell believes that Harvard emphasizes sports to maintain a certain cultural and socioeconomic profile of its student body, reserving a significant number of admission slots for students who can afford to participate in expensive sports like rowing and tennis.
How does Malcolm Gladwell view the impact of his children on his work and perspective?
Gladwell views his children as a source of endless humor and joy, which has made him less serious and more open to fun and spontaneity in his work, leading him to focus more on the process of interviewing and understanding people rather than just the writing.
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- Cocomelon is seen as a more recent competitor, but Sesame Street remains dominant.
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