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Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know
by Malcolm Gladwell
I've been thinking for a few days about this book, which is, I suppose exactly the point. Full disclosure, I listened to this one as read by the author, which can change an interpretation. Malcolm Gladwell writes thoughtfully as usual. Sound arguments push for grace and kindness when talking with strangers. Without introducing any spoilers, I think what was troubling in the book was that it removes blame. Yes, that is the point. Yes, this was written before our current situation as a society. But right now it feels like maybe rather than remove blame, we should focus on creating a culture of responsibility for one another. These struggles detracted from the book for me. As thoughtful a writer as Gladwell is, maybe that is the point...