131 Results in the "Politics & History" category


    • Chapter 8: Doing Time on Maple Drive “I drove the car off the road on purpose.” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 8 explores the transformative changes in societal views regarding LGBTQ+ rights, with a particular focus on the U.S. battle for marriage equality. The chapter begins with political scholar Timur Kuran’s insights on how unexpected revolutions can surprise even the most informed individuals. He references the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, where not even dissidents and academics could predict the exact moment of change, illustrating how large-scale shifts often happen suddenly and catch…
    • Chapter 6: Mr. Index and the Marriott Outbreak “We assume it was introduced by one person.” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 6 explores a defining moment in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on Biogen's leadership retreat held at the Marriott Long Wharf hotel in Boston on February 26, 2020. The event, attended by 175 Biogen employees from various parts of the world, began with breakfast meetings, awards ceremonies, and plenty of networking, bringing together colleagues who hadn’t met in person for a long time. Little did they know that they were unknowingly in the midst of a rapidly developing public…
    • Chapter 7: The L.A. Survivors’ Club “And I didn’t talk about the Holocaust, not even to my own child.” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 7 of Revenge of the Tipping Point, titled "The L.A. Survivors’ Club," explores the lives of Holocaust survivors living in Los Angeles, particularly focusing on Fred Diament, Siegfried Halbreich, and Masha Loen. Fred, known as Freddie, was a "low number" survivor who endured unimaginable horrors at Konzentrationslager Sachsenhausen and Auschwitz, losing both his father and brother along the way. Despite his traumatic past, Freddie rebuilt his life and became a successful CEO in Los Angeles. His…
    • Chapter 9: Overstories, Superspreaders, and Group Proportions “OxyContin is our ticket to the moon.” Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 9 explores the devastating impact of opioids, particularly focusing on the role of Purdue Pharma and its marketing practices in the opioid epidemic in the United States. The opium poppy, known for its sap, is the source of substances like morphine, heroin, and oxycodone, with the latter becoming central to Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin. Purdue’s aggressive promotion of OxyContin as a solution for pain management while downplaying the addiction risks led to its widespread use and significant…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Acknowledgments are often the author's chance to reflect on the creative process, highlighting the contributions that helped shape the final work. In Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering, the author takes a moment to acknowledge the insights of economist Albert O. Hirschman, whose understanding of creativity influenced the direction of the book. Hirschman argues that true creativity emerges when one underestimates the complexity of a task, allowing…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Notes from Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering offer a comprehensive collection of references, narratives, and insights, providing an in-depth exploration of a variety of significant social phenomena. The text spans multiple chapters, each highlighting a different societal issue, ranging from crime and healthcare fraud to youth challenges and social behaviors. This extensive compilation is grounded in thorough research, drawing from historical…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin About the Author, Malcolm Gladwell has become one of the most recognizable and influential authors of our time, widely praised for his compelling exploration of human behavior and societal trends. With a knack for taking complex ideas and presenting them in an accessible and engaging way, Gladwell has captured the attention of readers around the world. His work, which spans a variety of subjects including psychology, sociology, decision-making, and success, challenges conventional thinking and provides new…
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