Malcolm Gladwell - 'Canada: Nation or Notion?'
In this exclusive behind the scenes segment, Malcolm Gladwell presents his argument before the 'Canada: Nation or Notion?' debate presented by Maclean's. On March 30th, two great journalists—with deep Canadian connections—debated the importance and relevance of a Canadian identity in North America and the world. This latest installment of the Maclean's Magazine 'In Coversation' series brought together Adam Gopnik and Malcolm Gladwell, two New Yorker writers, with a history of lively debate. Malcolm Gladwell - The Guru Malcolm Gladwell rose to international prominence with his 2000 book The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, which investigated why "social epidemics"—quick and unexpected changes like the dramatic drop in crime in 1990s New York City, or the sudden elevation to bestseller status of an unknown book by an unknown author—happen the way they do.
