Some of you are probably sick of hearing me go on about the radio show Radiolab. If so, please ignore me & check out this episode anyway.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Radiolab, it's a public radio show produced through WNYC. The concept is that "boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience," and it usually takes a scientific approach to dealing with various subjects. I always have more questions & a less-clear point of view at the end of each show.
This linked episode is a relatively short (25 min.) but deep conversation with Malcolm Gladwell about ability & what makes people great. It certainly has some good points and is entertaining too.
I think it is important for us to look at the multitude of factors that make people successful, because that will enable us to help more students achieve that success. Certainly, everyone cannot be great in everything, but there are usually a variety of things combining to lift people up. It seems a little lazy to me that we often attribute genius over hard work to some success.
If you like this, then you should check out the Radiolab website (or their podcasts through iTunes). They have all of their shows archived & up for download in a variety of ways. Here's the web address:
http://www.radiolab.org/
I too appreciate Radiolab. Sing on!
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