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Talking to Strangers

Talking to Strangers

What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know
BusinessEssays
Pages
401
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

Malcolm Gladwell's "Talking to Strangers" explores the complex dynamics of human interaction when we encounter people we don't know. Through a series of compelling case studies, Gladwell examines why we often misread strangers, leading to misunderstandings and sometimes disastrous consequences. This book offers a fresh perspective on trust, deception, and the hidden rules that govern our encounters with the unknown.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Business Essays Science Self-Help Self-Help & Psychology Sociology Psychology

About the author

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Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell (born September 3, 1963, in Fareham, England) is a British-Canadian journalist and author. Raised from the age of six in Elmira, Ontario, he worked as a reporter for The Washington Post before joining The New Yorker as a staff writer in 1996, where he remains on staff. His books, including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, Talking to Strangers, The Bomber Mafia and Revenge of the Tipping Point, examine how small decisions, unconscious judgments and social pa...

Frequently asked questions

  • How does the audiobook version differ from the printed text?

    The audiobook is produced as an immersive experience that functions more like a podcast than a traditional reading. It incorporates original audio recordings of interviews, court transcripts, and re-enactments of the events discussed, alongside a dedicated theme song.

  • What is the core psychological concept the book relies on?

    The narrative is built around the Truth-Default Theory, a concept developed by psychologist Timothy R. Levine. This theory posits that humans have a natural, evolutionary tendency to assume others are being honest, which leaves us vulnerable to deception in specific contexts.

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