This is a paradox where making connections with folks who don’t normally interact with can offer a new perspective.
Readwise: The Tipping Point, The Tipping Point - Supplemental
Original: https://goodreads.com/book/show/2612.The_Tipping_Point
My Reviews
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The Tipping Point is a book by Malcolm Gladwell that talks about social epidemics.
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Strength of Weak Ties
This is the idea that people who are not in your normal social circle can introduce you to new perspectives.
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This reminds me of the immense value of conferences and “hallway tracks”.
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Three Rules of the Tipping Point
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These rules allow us to try to study and influence if/when a tipping point may occur.
The Law of the Few
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The Stickiness Factor
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The Power of Context
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Mavens, Connectors,
Flaws
Broken Windows Theory
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Malcolm later apologies for this section regarding the broken window theory. He admits that he failed to attribute other issues and problematic policing behaviour that came from this.
- From The Tipping Point
References
The Tipping Point
Biases, Fallacies, and Paradoxes > Paradoxes