Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell

British-Canadian journalist, writer and speaker.
Date of Birth: 03.09.1963
Country: Canada

Biography of Malcolm Gladwell

Born on June 30, 2011, Malcolm Gladwell is a British-Canadian journalist, writer, and speaker who is known for his unconventional applications of social science. He incorporates the latest findings from sociology, psychology, and social psychology into his work. In recognition of his contributions, Gladwell was honored with the Order of Canada.

Malcolm Gladwell

Gladwell was born in Fareham, Hampshire, England to Graham Gladwell, a British mathematics professor, and Joyce Gladwell, a psychotherapist. When he was six years old, his family moved to Elmira, Ontario, Canada. Malcolm attributes much of his development as a writer to his mother, while his father recognized his unique determination and ambition. Graham Gladwell facilitated his son's access to university, allowing him the freedom to explore various academic disciplines, which positively influenced his interest in reading and learning.

Malcolm Gladwell

Although not just a bookworm, Malcolm excelled in sports as well. In his senior years, he competed in middle-distance running and even won a 1500-meter race at the school championship in Kingston, Ontario in 1987. However, despite his accomplishments, Gladwell was unable to attend college due to insufficient grades. Instead, he pursued a career in advertising but was unsuccessful in securing a position at any agency.

Malcolm Gladwell

Disheartened by his lack of success in advertising, Gladwell turned to journalism. He obtained a position at The American Spectator and relocated to Indiana. He later wrote for the conservative publication Insight on the News before becoming a business and science writer at The Washington Post in 1987. Malcolm considers this period to be transformative in his professional development. In 1996, he joined The New Yorker, where he hoped to enlighten readers with the latest scientific theories, research, and projects.

However, his initial assignment at The New Yorker was to write an article about fashion, despite his preference for more intriguing topics. Gladwell defied expectations by writing about a man who revolutionized the production of t-shirts. Two of his articles, "The Tipping Point" and "The Coolhunt," published in The New Yorker in 1996, propelled him to fame. These articles formed the basis of his first book, "The Tipping Point," for which he received a substantial advance of approximately 1 million dollars.

Malcolm Gladwell continues to write for The New Yorker to this day. He has published four books thus far, including "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" in 2005, "Outliers: The Story of Success" in 2008, and "What the Dog Saw: And Other Adventures" in 2009. While his works have received warm reception overall, some critics accuse him of simplifying complex scientific topics. Nevertheless, the sales of Gladwell's books speak for themselves and highlight his immense popularity.

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