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The Price of Obsession: Malcolm Gladwell on Genius, Craftsmanship and the Hidden Connections Between Objects & Ideas
01:11 - 06:11 (05:00)
In this podcast episode, Malcolm Gladwell discusses his fascination with exceptional people and how objects and ideas are connected. He touches on the 80-20 rule in economics and a story about a potentially forged statue, while also hinting at something almost paranormal.
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This podcast episode discusses the 80-20 rule, which states that 80% of the work is done by 20% of people, and the law of the few, which claims that a small number of people are responsible for the spread of ideas in society.
01:11 - 02:51 (01:39)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the 80-20 rule, which states that 80% of the work is done by 20% of people, and the law of the few, which claims that a small number of people are responsible for the spread of ideas in society. It explores the relationship between the two concepts and their implications.
ChapterThe Price of Obsession: Malcolm Gladwell on Genius, Craftsmanship and the Hidden Connections Between Objects & Ideas
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The book "Blink" argues that intuition and split-second decisions are often more accurate than carefully thought-out decisions.
02:51 - 04:29 (01:38)
Summary
The book "Blink" argues that intuition and split-second decisions are often more accurate than carefully thought-out decisions. This concept is illustrated through anecdotes throughout history and around the world.
ChapterThe Price of Obsession: Malcolm Gladwell on Genius, Craftsmanship and the Hidden Connections Between Objects & Ideas
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The podcast episode discusses how some authors draw from reputable science but mix in hints of almost paranormal theories.
04:29 - 06:11 (01:41)
Summary
The podcast episode discusses how some authors draw from reputable science but mix in hints of almost paranormal theories. They examine where the line between science and paranormal lies in literature.