Episode
Malcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
50:06
Published: Thu Nov 10 2022
Description
In "Outliers," Malcolm Gladwell posited that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert in something. Mike and Peter prove him wrong by mastering his dumb book over the span of about 50 minutes.Support us on PatreonLinks:Malcolm Gladwell talks about responding to critics, and the perils of ‘Talking to Strangers’Gladwell for Dummies Malcolm Gladwell interview The Role of Deliberate Practice in the Acquisition of Expert Performance The Dangers of Delegating Education To Journalists Good intuition takes years of practice Blinkered How Malcolm Gladwell Tricks You Into Believing Complexity and the Ten-Thousand-Hour Rule Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
Chapters
The hosts discuss their complicated feelings towards Malcolm Gladwell's work and his fact-checking standards, questioning his authenticity and intentions as an author.
00:00 - 01:11 (01:11)
Summary
The hosts discuss their complicated feelings towards Malcolm Gladwell's work and his fact-checking standards, questioning his authenticity and intentions as an author.
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
In this podcast episode, Malcolm Gladwell discusses his fascination with exceptional people and how objects and ideas are connected.
01:11 - 06:11 (05:00)
Summary
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.
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The success of rich and successful people is often a result of hidden advantages and opportunities that others do not have, rather than just their individual hard work and talents.
06:11 - 10:40 (04:29)
Summary
The success of rich and successful people is often a result of hidden advantages and opportunities that others do not have, rather than just their individual hard work and talents. This challenges the common belief that their success is solely earned through merit.
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
Malcolm Gladwell's claim that 10,000 hours of practice is necessary for mastery in a particular skill helps to illustrate that practice is just as important as natural talent.
10:40 - 18:39 (07:58)
Summary
Malcolm Gladwell's claim that 10,000 hours of practice is necessary for mastery in a particular skill helps to illustrate that practice is just as important as natural talent.
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The 10,000 Hour Rule, which suggests that it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become an expert in a field, is debunked by Malcolm Gladwell.
18:39 - 25:08 (06:29)
Summary
The 10,000 Hour Rule, which suggests that it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become an expert in a field, is debunked by Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell argues that the biggest difference between good and great performances is the amount of practice, but other factors such as opportunity and income also play a role in success.
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
This episode explores the idea that the cultural background of a cockpit crew could influence the performance of the crew during a flight.
25:08 - 31:27 (06:19)
Summary
This episode explores the idea that the cultural background of a cockpit crew could influence the performance of the crew during a flight. Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers highlights the case of Korean Air and other plane crashes to argue that the cockpit crew dynamics are essential for avoiding or causing accidents.
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The thesis on plane crashes based on rice paddy fields as a numerical marker has been widely criticized, however, other factors should be taken into consideration such as the weather and poor decision-making.
31:27 - 39:21 (07:53)
Summary
The thesis on plane crashes based on rice paddy fields as a numerical marker has been widely criticized, however, other factors should be taken into consideration such as the weather and poor decision-making.
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The podcast discusses how individuals can build narratives around the struggles of their immigrant ancestors and the effect it had on their work ethic.
39:21 - 43:32 (04:11)
Summary
The podcast discusses how individuals can build narratives around the struggles of their immigrant ancestors and the effect it had on their work ethic. The specific example of rice farming, which requires counting plants, is contrasted with farming in other regions such as the far north.
EpisodeMalcolm Gladwell's "Outliers"
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The success of education systems is influenced by multiple factors including per capita GDP and government spending on education.
43:32 - 49:49 (06:17)
Summary
The success of education systems is influenced by multiple factors including per capita GDP and government spending on education. Increased access to information and social media has also played a role in eroding cultural hegemony and promoting diversity.