Malcolm Gladwell, born on September 3, 1963, is a Canadian journalist, author, and speaker celebrated for his engaging explorations of social science. His writings often delve into the unexpected implications of research in sociology and psychology. Gladwell spent his early childhood in England before moving to rural Ontario, Canada. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in History. Since 1996, Gladwell has been a staff writer at The New Yorker.
Gladwell is best known for his books, including The Tipping Point (2002), which examines how ideas spread like social epidemics, and Outliers (2008), which investigates the role of environment and cultural background in success stories. He also hosts the podcast Revisionist History, reinterpreting historical narratives. Gladwell co-founded the podcast company Pushkin Industries. In recognition of his contributions, Gladwell was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2011. He is a recipient of the 2024 Audio Vanguard Award presented by On Air Fest.