Malcolm Gladwell: David and Goliath

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Published 2014-01-07

Eric Metaxas and best-selling phenomenon Malcolm Gladwell discuss Gladwell's book, David and Goliath, along the way touching on acromegaly, getting busted at immigration, the "practical" side of "grace", Chuck Colson, "stop and frisk", the ill-effects of attending a prestigious college, his own changed view of the power of faith, and much more.

Filmed December 18, 2013 at the Union League Club in New York City. Learn more about Socrates in the City at socratesinthecity.com, and Malcolm Gladwell at gladwell.com.

All Comments (21)

@andrewmcmillan2921 7 years ago

Eric is great in that he does not let us take ourselves seriously, while giving time for serious thought.
@donnat3744 10 years ago

Wow! This is just about the best interview I have ever watched! Don't let the length hold you back as it elevates from the start and allows you to fly right through it!
@meks90 4 years ago

Malcolm's response to this lady's question at 1:21:26 just blew my mind. I think my IQ tripled and my worldview expanded geometrically just listening to him and reading his books.
@spearlatturr4207 7 years ago

my head exploded with delight
@christinabernat9681 7 years ago

Eric Metaxas, you made this interview even better than Maxwell's normal 12 on a scale of 10. Hard to imagine, but YOU made this interview a 14! What a delight watching this is! Among the very very very BEST OF THE BEST interviews ever done! Pure delight while serious topics are discussed - like magic! Like gossamer steel! And so wonderful to see you, Dick Cavett - LOVED and watched your interviews feeling pure delight so often I lost count!
@Bradsworld2 7 years ago

I love Eric Metaxas PODCAST and Socrates in the City. Great interviews and topics...
@ask_why000 8 years ago

This was really a great talk. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
@MyMicSoundsChrist 10 years ago

I loved this
@eldayitbarek8007 7 years ago

wow, Eric. I love your interviews
@BWAVQ 8 years ago

Thank you for engaging our curousity!!
@natsrich1948 9 years ago

brill as always
@matthewcurry4035 9 years ago

When Indiana Jones shoots the Swordsman in Raiders of the Lost Arc--that is THIS story of David and Goliath.
@Lesimages2Renata 9 years ago

superbe!
@friendofjesus1680 9 years ago

Good stuff.
@spearlatturr4207 7 years ago

WOW!
@HollyLooya64 10 years ago

Mr. Gladwell, you said you haven't fought giants yourself. You're wrong. The giant you fight is conventional thinking. :-)
@jrstrange123 5 years ago

I don't believe the reason Goliath was a larger person was due solely to a tumor.
@masterwong3837 10 years ago

1:18:28 - Sling...LoL!
@masterwong3837 10 years ago

040:37 - Wait a Minute! Apollo Creed WON!!! (by Points) Rocky LOST, even though he got the applause. You guys see his Face after the fight??
@spearlatturr4207 7 years ago

is this a great country or not?