Here's the factual inaccuracy part: (Also, even if McCarthy had been done in by one grand TV moment, that would be largely irrelevant today since the public sphere gatekeeping mechanisms have long changed drastically...) https://twitter.com/KatzOnEarth/status/1036969987842494464 …
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In fairness, it's hard to write absorbing narrative without imposing some kind of structure on the messy, multi-causal reality of life. Best of times, unwarranted turning points are minimized, and they don't become later metaphors to be imposed here and there in lieu of analysis.
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Worst of times, major inflection points do us the favor of conveniently presenting themselves as catchy multiples of the total number of digits in upper extremities of homo sapiens. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Another good thread on how neatly-packed, emminently readable accounts of history or social issues can be misleading. I believe in good writing and good story-telling—and some trade-offs are inevitable—but have to stay close to the complexity of reality.https://twitter.com/DavidAstinWalsh/status/1036995433619447813 …
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blowhard for 1000
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But that’s Malcolm’s schtick, fitting preconceived notions into the popular culture. He’s made a lucrative career out of it.
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great point except making it against malcolm gladwell is pretty much a waste of time because your critique is actually his franchise
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