Comments on: Malcolm Gladwell, Reconsidered

By: Jeffus

Jeffus — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:01:47 +0000

The problem with Gladwell is that he presents his ideas as if they were factual when they are based on conjecture. His presentation is compelling, fascinating, and nicely assembled. He ought to be more up front that he’s pulled out of his arse and that readers should take them with a grain of salt.

By: DeepthiW

DeepthiW — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:11:35 +0000

Some writers seem to think if they’re sarcastic and “witty” enough, no one will notice the anger and bitterness…it’s not sour grapes, it’s hilarity!

By: Jon Bernstein

Jon Bernstein — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:46:28 +0000

Wow that Andrew Orlowski dude is incredibly bitter!

By: DeepthiW

DeepthiW — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:41:20 +0000

I agree! He’s done a great job as an intermediary between the academic and popular press worlds, and I just can’t fault him for making complex ideas make sense. I confess, I like understanding what I read

By: marcia

marcia — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:34:14 +0000

i like malcolm gladwell a lot. i didn’t know that critics were attacking him (that’s what i get for avoiding book reviews…). what a bummer. anyone who can get the masses interested in these concepts is pretty amazing to me.