Besides the factual inaccuracy, this is a *great* example of what works for good writing (post-hoc creation and exaggration of a faux "turning point" that fits well with three-act story-telling but isn't warranted by actual events) doesn't work that well for good analysis.https://twitter.com/Gladwell/status/1036951312204746752 …
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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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