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Malcolm GladwellA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
“If you listen to all 3 hours and 39 minutes of the hearing, that single phrase stays in your head: ‘the passive voice.’”
“Revenge of the Tipping Point: The very same tools we use to build a better world can also be used against us.”
Gladwell encapsulates the dual-edged nature of social tools, emphasizing that mechanisms driving positive change can also facilitate harmful outcomes. This statement sets the tone for the book’s exploration of the ethical implications and unintended consequences of social engineering.
“We need to acknowledge our own role in creating them. We need to be honest about all the subtle and sometimes hidden ways we try to manipulate them.”
This call for transparency and self-awareness highlights the importance of accountability in managing social phenomena. Gladwell urges individuals and institutions to recognize their influence in shaping societal trends and to act ethically in their efforts to drive change.
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