I really enjoy Malcolm Gladwell‘s books. He is a phenomenal writer and essayist. Can’t recommend him enough. This was probably the best interview of him I’ve seen. It’s so funny and so delightful!
@@JJ-fr2ki *"you need to read Pinker’s take-down."* Douglas Murray did a decent job, too. ua-cam.com/video/3vkgROIINEs/v-deo.htmlsi=cHHGCEb2oJrW_QPT Gladwell did so poorly that he groveled in a followup, "Malcolm Goes to Debate School," not once considering the possibility that he was trying to defend the indefensible.
6:11 so speaks 2 guys who were poor in their 20s and now rich (v v v rich) in their 60s. They would feel differently if they were still poor - being poor in your 60s is not better than being poor in your 20s.
MG was born to dig for unique human stories that "entertain" at parties. Seriously, I will read whatever he writes. Let's encourage him to write a chapter on the joy of minivans...
I read Mr. Gladwell's books because he is such a meticulous researcher. This person puts more effort into his content than 97% of not just creators, but authors as well! I look forward to reading The Revenge. 🎉
The answer to the question “If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?” Malcolm Gladwell. Love the way he looks at our society and history and where we are and where we are going. Actually I want breakfast, lunch and dinner, we have too much to talk about. 🇨🇦
@mikeximenez5285 agreed. They seem to know each other well and vibed just right. Perhaps Malcolm is just better and funnier when challenged to punctuate his point. Sure seemed like it. Was a fun interview, wish there were more like it!
Right there with you on loving our minivan. We had Dodge custom build ours with the largest engine they could fit in it. She was fast! Her name was Clark Kent, because she looked “mild mannered”, she was not. 85 mph her sweet spot. At 265,000 she had to be retired, I still miss her.
Oh no! I'm that person who corners someone at a party and asks if they'd read the latest Malcolm Gladwell book because there's a chapter on [some topic I find fascinating] and you just have to read it!!
I have read every one of his books (some I listened to--he is a great narrator as well) and listened to every episode of Revisionist History. I think I will be reading his book.
Hope to see you at the EDSS reunion next year for those who attended in the 80's. I do remember our march at Corperation Square. Hell no Milliken wont go.!
@aaronnelson1191 I couldn’t tell you. I’m only saying you could love sailing and apply to Harvard not having come from a wealthy family. I was on my college sailing team and I was not rich. I see what his point was, but watch out for over generalizations and stereotypes.
I read one of his books, don’t remember which one now, but was annoyed when I reached the end as where, after explaining and expanding on his thesis, he then said, “but, maybe not.” I was annoyed that I had spent my time reading everything he wrote and then was told that, well, maybe that wasn’t the case after all. I haven’t read any of his other books since then.
The moment after the Colbert question: "How would you describe a Malcolm Gladwell book?", it cut to a commercial, with Obama answering: "Five dollars...". Perfect.
The comment about being young again was interesting. I had a customer tell me one time "Oh if i was 21 again" my response was "I don't want to be 21 again I made it out alive the first time it might not go as well a second" LOL
Exactly! I too thought his books were interesting, although I noticed they would start out strong and then sort of peter out to a less than satisfying (coherent?) ending. But after seeing him try to "debate" Murray and Taibi, I realized he is at best a 3rd rate thinker whose books probably only represent an editor's polish but otherwise lack real substance.
@@painfullyhumanharry His main problem is that he's more interested in telling a story than in telling the truth. When facts need to be skewed to make a good story, he's quite happy to do so, perhaps for the “greater good”, or perhaps for his bank account. I don't know. But the point is, because he doesn't live in truth, he struggles in factual debate, and his ego won't let him simply lose, so he feels compelled to attack personally.
@@naryanr That's very insightful! I think you've got it just right. And perhaps that speaks to what I felt was a real characterological thing about him. In the "debate", he sounded so small and petty. Sort of desparate and grasping. It was such an ugly performance. And perhaps unrelated, perhaps not, Gladwell didn't let his teammate, Michelle Goldberg, a highly intelligent, thoughtful, articulate person, get a word in. (Although she could have asserted herself more.)
Gladwell's The Bomber Mafia is great. Truely tragic, but what do we expect from the deadliest aspect of humanity's worst war. I'd thought I knew much about the WWII air war. I didn't.
The world needs more Malcolm Gladwell. During the pandemic I scoured the media for his input. I wanted to know what would Malcolm do? So I’ll be reading this book.
I really enjoy Malcolm Gladwell‘s books. He is a phenomenal writer and essayist. Can’t recommend him enough. This was probably the best interview of him I’ve seen. It’s so funny and so delightful!
This man is 💯, no doubt, wildly, totally and definitely fun... Loved this interview
I LOVE Malcolm Gladwell. ❤📚
Totally one of the few books at uni that really stayed with Me
Fantastic author
you need to read Pinker’s take-down.
I always feel much smarter when I read his books! Hee, hee! 📖 👍
@@JJ-fr2ki
*"you need to read Pinker’s take-down."*
Douglas Murray did a decent job, too.
ua-cam.com/video/3vkgROIINEs/v-deo.htmlsi=cHHGCEb2oJrW_QPT
Gladwell did so poorly that he groveled in a followup, "Malcolm Goes to Debate School," not once considering the possibility that he was trying to defend the indefensible.
An awesome Canadian ! Bravo !
His books are always a great reading experience, I will definitely be reading this, too!
MG is an enormous lot of fun! 🥰 The best kind, too. 🤓 How lucky would anybody be to have a conversation with him. ❤️
Malcolm is the goat!!!
50 years ago, Malcolm's dad taught me at the University of Waterloo.
I had not heard of Gladwell until now, but I'm definitely going to read his books. If Mr. Gladwell and Mr. Colbert do end up "partying", I want in.
If you never heard from Malcolm you are spending your time wrong so far 😂
@@MaxWeninger There's a good chance you're correct and oddly enough I'm not surprised.
Oh man, outliers is great, as is the tipping point, but also blink is great...his books just fly by when reading him
And if you like listening to books, he has the greatest voice. All his books are great. Enjoy.
Me, too.
BLINK ! @Malcolm Gladwell 😁 I am a big fan !
This interview put a smile on my face. Thank you.
😂More Stephen & Malcolm segments😂 😂😂 Love this interview 💙💙💙
It could have gone longer. Stephen needed to calm down, let the man speak.
6:11 so speaks 2 guys who were poor in their 20s and now rich (v v v rich) in their 60s. They would feel differently if they were still poor - being poor in your 60s is not better than being poor in your 20s.
My thoughts exactly. Rich doing what they love
I was thinking the same thing!
Appreciate the warning, thank you
Good point, maybe you should write a book?
@@justgivemethetruththree deep. Still broke. Chat gpt is a great cheat tool tho. Revising literally 30 books I just wrote in a week. Fuck humans. 😂
Now, I have to read the book to find out how our opinion of the Holocaust changed in the 1970's!
Hint, it was a television mini Series!
MG was born to dig for unique human stories that "entertain" at parties. Seriously, I will read whatever he writes. Let's encourage him to write a chapter on the joy of minivans...
I’m glad to meet Mr Gladwell! What a interesting conversation and fun
I read Mr. Gladwell's books because he is such a meticulous researcher. This person puts more effort into his content than 97% of not just creators, but authors as well! I look forward to reading The Revenge. 🎉
Looking back on Gladwell's book a lot of his stories get refuted or disproved over time.
@@justgivemethetruth thank you. My parade needed some rain today. Keep spreading that dissent, Herr Krause.
@@GreyTapez
Just the truth. I was very unhappy and disappointed to hear it after reading 3 of his books.
@@justgivemethetruth So no data. Just your comment? That should sway me. Please, do continue.
Me too! He's so witty awesome interview 😻💙 they need to party together 🙏
Most original thinker ever
Just met Malcolm Gladwell watching this and I think he's great. Gonna check audible for those books rn
you won't be disappointed. his books are astonishing. I envy you for the long treat you are in for, reading one after the other.
I LOVE his books! Great idea to have him on 🥰
The answer to the question “If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be?” Malcolm Gladwell. Love the way he looks at our society and history and where we are and where we are going. Actually I want breakfast, lunch and dinner, we have too much to talk about. 🇨🇦
My favourite author, listening to his books while working 😊
Super excited for another Malcom Gladwell book!! Love this interview!!
Outliers is his best book. But I’m happy to be wrong and say his new book is the best. I’m going to have to check it out!
His new book is really good! I actually just recently picked up Outliers and have been enjoying it so far!
Damn... #ThaCheads and Gladwell are dope! Really smart and interesting (and badass) guests! 😍
We're reading "The Tipping Point" in my book club. We read to each other. Interesting book.
Stephen! you are not interviewing well here-don’t give the man grief- good thing Malcolm is who he is ❤
We must have been watching different interviews because the chemistry here was far beyond his usual interview.
@mikeximenez5285 agreed. They seem to know each other well and vibed just right. Perhaps Malcolm is just better and funnier when challenged to punctuate his point. Sure seemed like it. Was a fun interview, wish there were more like it!
We love malcolm gladwell
Favorite author of all time right here 🙌
Omg, Stephen, let Malcolm talk!
NO KIDDING
Right there with you on loving our minivan. We had Dodge custom build ours with the largest engine they could fit in it. She was fast! Her name was Clark Kent, because she looked “mild mannered”, she was not. 85 mph her sweet spot. At 265,000 she had to be retired, I still miss her.
Malcom Gladwell such a brilliant mind! Read his books 👌
I would party with Mr. Gladwell any time and would enjoy it immensely. Other people would undoubtedly give us a wide berth.
Got this book
His book on Paul Simon is amazing
Hey, Stephen!! I really wanted to KNOW how the memory of the Holocaust changed in the 70's! I just hope it's in the book...
If you were around on the 70s, you’d know
Broo I studied your book in uni. The one textbook I liked lol
Did you major in longform journalism or pop science? 🤔
I'm glad he finally found true happiness in the minivan.
Maybe my weird mind, but Gladwell and RuPaul are kinda like cousins, the fabulous one and the subtler one, but both SO MUCH FUN!
Oh no! I'm that person who corners someone at a party and asks if they'd read the latest Malcolm Gladwell book because there's a chapter on [some topic I find fascinating] and you just have to read it!!
Me too!
Like 10,000 hours? If you do something for a really long time, you get good at it. What a mind blowing revelation ! NOT!
I have read every one of his books (some I listened to--he is a great narrator as well) and listened to every episode of Revisionist History. I think I will be reading his book.
Ive never seen Stephen so unhinged haha I love it
"No One Loves The Minivan More Than Me"
My Dad would have written a strongly worded letter over that one.
When I saw the caption of the upload, I was immediately horrified. "More than me"????
He needs to get in line. I loved my minivan for all 17 years I drove it. I cried actual tears when she finally went to the scrapyard in the sky.
Hope to see you at the EDSS reunion next year for those who attended in the 80's. I do remember our march at Corperation Square. Hell no Milliken wont go.!
People who… sail. 🤣 Harvard likes that old money. We all know it.
Not everyone who sails or loves sailing is rich.
And/or row!
@@saltberry1Then we'll add "and who love equestrian events and dog shows." 😂
And Stephen sails :)
@aaronnelson1191 I couldn’t tell you. I’m only saying you could love sailing and apply to Harvard not having come from a wealthy family. I was on my college sailing team and I was not rich. I see what his point was, but watch out for over generalizations and stereotypes.
Thank you
Two national treasures on the same stage🙂
Are they Canadian?
@@ilijoe Malcolm is Canadian.
My favorite writer! ❤
My 30s were great, actually. Best time of my life.
I discovered Gladwell when he came on the show in 2016. Something about this interview just felt weird though.
like Colbert envies him?
Love, love, love you and your show. But, I just had to say I thought you were extremely rude to Mr. Gladwell in this interview.
I was just thinking about Gladwell the other day and was wondering if he was as adamant as he was in 2015 about trump ending up in prison .
Love Malcolm Gladwell
For someone with not a lot of a substance to share, Gladwell has done very well for himself.
You may be missing the value of analysis in your pursuit of substance.
I love Gladwell. My favorite is David and Goliath!
I love his books
Fun interview!
I loved this interview. Smiling the whole way through. Gladwell is great....not sold on the minivan tho.
I wish Stephen would let his guests talk
Best books ever!
I can attest to the fact that when I hit 62 I finally felt older and wiser and don’t give a damn about what people think of me.
I am 66 and I look forward to reaching "I don't give a damn what people think"
I’m 56 and I look back on my 30s and 40s very good fondly.
Ooh, early 90s LA! That Police scandal too! (Rampart) There’s a miniseries waiting to be written.
Way too much Colbert. Let your guests finish a statement. Colbert kept overtalking Malcolm Gladwell and Don Cheadle.
I noticed that too! Too much caffeine before the show? He was spicy-sassy and very vocal tonight.
I'm 31 lol it's going very well actually
That intro music tho 😤 💯
"Young father"? He was born in 1963. He's older than Tim Walz. Young kids don't make you young, actually the opposite.
He is joking.
Malcolm my type to party with. Frfr
Interesting character on a night talk show, only on this show, only in NY I guess... A writer with a social view, nice.
Good morning stephen colbert fans
psychprofile AI fixes this. Young father loves minivan most.
I read one of his books, don’t remember which one now, but was annoyed when I reached the end as where, after explaining and expanding on his thesis, he then said, “but, maybe not.” I was annoyed that I had spent my time reading everything he wrote and then was told that, well, maybe that wasn’t the case after all.
I haven’t read any of his other books since then.
The moment after the Colbert question: "How would you describe a Malcolm Gladwell book?", it cut to a commercial, with Obama answering: "Five dollars...". Perfect.
If you like Malcolm, you should watch him in the Munk debate. You'll never see him the same after that.
The comment about being young again was interesting. I had a customer tell me one time "Oh if i was 21 again" my response was "I don't want to be 21 again I made it out alive the first time it might not go as well a second" LOL
ouchh...Stephen has been shot down twice in one night...awwww...hugsss
"Where's everybody going! We're gonna watch Shoah!" (...spaghettini on the wall)
Incredibly self-indulgent and selfish of Colbert.
I would have liked to hear about how we remember The Holocaust changed in the 1970s.
Then you should buy the book.
Smooth 🚶⭐️
I want to go to a cocktail party.
I've never been so happy to drive the most un-minivan as I look at my 60's in the rearview mirror.
I love Malcolm Gladwell
No perfect Spaghetti Sauce
Dissenting voice here. Check out If Books Could Kill’s pod episode on Gladwell’s Outliers. He’s a hack.
Hear hear
He is not a hack , don't care about your opinion .
I loved everything Malcolm Gladwell before I saw his Munk debate against Douglas Murray.
But I can't see him the same after that.
Exactly! I too thought his books were interesting, although I noticed they would start out strong and then sort of peter out to a less than satisfying (coherent?) ending. But after seeing him try to "debate" Murray and Taibi, I realized he is at best a 3rd rate thinker whose books probably only represent an editor's polish but otherwise lack real substance.
@@painfullyhumanharry His main problem is that he's more interested in telling a story than in telling the truth.
When facts need to be skewed to make a good story, he's quite happy to do so, perhaps for the “greater good”, or perhaps for his bank account. I don't know.
But the point is, because he doesn't live in truth, he struggles in factual debate, and his ego won't let him simply lose, so he feels compelled to attack personally.
@@naryanr That's very insightful! I think you've got it just right. And perhaps that speaks to what I felt was a real characterological thing about him. In the "debate", he sounded so small and petty. Sort of desparate and grasping. It was such an ugly performance. And perhaps unrelated, perhaps not, Gladwell didn't let his teammate, Michelle Goldberg, a highly intelligent, thoughtful, articulate person, get a word in. (Although she could have asserted herself more.)
@@painfullyhumanharry, I'm curious to find this debate. Where was it?
Gladwell's The Bomber Mafia is great. Truely tragic, but what do we expect from the deadliest aspect of humanity's worst war. I'd thought I knew much about the WWII air war. I didn't.
Gladwell finally showing his face again after getting destroyed by Douglas Murray in that Munk debate.
Re bank robberies, have you heard of the real life Ballerina Bandit? ( not the Ballet Bandit)
Mulaney needs to do a Malcolm G impression 😂😂😂
Figures he’d have a Carnival. Best minivan on sale now.
Dude looks like he's the older brother of that "Chocolate Rain" guy.
It's the TRYING Threes!💙🤚😅😅
Education should be diverse
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Did Malcom get plastic surgery recently? He looks great.
He is a genius...and odd. 🙂
❤
The world needs more Malcolm Gladwell. During the pandemic I scoured the media for his input. I wanted to know what would Malcolm do? So I’ll be reading this book.
Please listen to his podcast Revionist history. The best! ❤
Why does Malcolm Gladwell look like RuPaul with glasses? Are they brothers? It's really disconcerting.
SHANTAY AWAY, YOU ARE STILL A GLOBAL ALLSTAR
Haha. You're right! Malcolm Gladwell does look like RuPaul!
he's made creepy comments in the past about adolescent female children. no info on his partner/ wife.