Revenge of the Tipping Point audiobook cover - Social change can look sudden and chaotic, but it often follows patterns—shaped by the stories a culture tells, the proportions inside groups, and a few powerful “superspreaders,” for better or for worse, across whole communities.

Revenge of the Tipping Point

Social change can look sudden and chaotic, but it often follows patterns—shaped by the stories a culture tells, the proportions inside groups, and a few powerful “superspreaders,” for better or for worse, across whole communities.

Malcolm Gladwell

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About Revenge of the Tipping Point

This audio summary explores Malcolm Gladwell’s return to the idea of social tipping points—this time with a more sober focus on how the same forces that create positive change can also be used to engineer harmful outcomes. Instead of treating social epidemics as random, Gladwell argues they often follow recognizable rules.

Across seven chapters, we’ll look at why certain ideas stop at borders, how “overstories” quietly shape what a society feels ready to accept, why diversity depends on meaningful numbers—not just token inclusion—how the “Magic Quarter” or “Magic Third” can flip a group’s direction, how elite institutions may manipulate proportions, and how a small number of superspreaders can influence outcomes for everyone.

Who Should Listen to Revenge of the Tipping Point

  • Listeners who want to understand how cultural change spreads—through media, institutions, and everyday decisions
  • People interested in social influence, group dynamics, and how to encourage healthier community norms
  • Anyone hoping to spot the hidden forces behind sudden shifts—so they can respond with more clarity and care

About Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell is a journalist and bestselling author known for exploring how ideas spread and how hidden patterns shape human behavior. His work often blends storytelling with social science to make complex cultural dynamics easier to see and discuss.