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ReThinking · 2026-10-22 · 61 min · 10,771 words

The psychology of compatibility with Malcolm Gladwell

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Malcolm, what are we? I think we're pals, don't you think we're pals? But we've never done PAL activities together. This is a pal activity. That's

Don't you think? Hey everyone, it's Adam Grant. Welcome back to Rethinking, my podcast with Ted on the science of what makes us tick. I'm an organizational psychologist, and I'm taking you inside the minds of fascinating people. to explore new thoughts and new ways of thinking.

I'm on tour for the launch of my new book, Vibe, The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World. Which means I get to talk about it live on stage with some of the most interesting people I know. This week I'm sharing a conversation with my favorite sparring partner, Malcolm Gladwell, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York. Malcolm Gladwell. You are on book tour right now.

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