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Scroll down for two resources that I can never forget when thinking about concussions and the NFL.
I saw the Parham concussion.
First, I am an NFL fan. No judgment here. I get it. I'm not a superfan but I do see how the NFL is a bond in my family. It's an easy conversation starter and a reason to share stories. When the Raiders embarrass themselves against the Chiefs, my Dad will still regale us with the tale of the Heidi game. I don't follow the Raiders as closely as when I was a kid (I'm just glad we have Khalil Mack don't message me) but still, my Dad, brothers, and I always end up talking about underdogs around the league that are worthy of our support.
I've watched the game change and seen head-hunting injuries decline. I'm still shocked when modern, small wide receivers sensibly slide or run out of bounds to avoid contact. We grew up watching "get extra yards" football where legends like RB Priest Holmes would lower their head into contact, choosing to bulldoze another yard at the end of the play over stepping out. Holmes career-ending spinal injury was not a story we told.
If you're a new fan, Donald Parham's concussion last night (KC v. LAC 2021) may have been your first time seeing a concussion that didn't look like your expectations. And let's use that word, concussion, because the NFL clearly forbids the announcers to speak it. Yes, we know Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are not doctors but it's embarrassing when they cannot say concussion. Concussion.
If you're an old fan, you might remember WR Sterling Sharpe's concussion, a "freak injury" where he "took it right in the numbers" (GB v. ATL 1994). You can see in the clip how the announcers struggle to make sense of it because it doesn't look like the concussion we expect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC0YdP3lW_M
Imagine a football concussion. You probably picture two players, full speed, cracking helmets. And, it's true, that's serious head trauma. But the scary thing is that concussions are more than those show-stopping high impact moments. These players have experienced so many low level concussions in practice (linemen smack helmets almost every play). It's not the highlight concussion, it's the lighter head trauma that is part of every play.
Unfortunately, head trauma is built into the sport. They wear helmets which reduce damage but cannot prevent it. And I find myself wondering... is it ethical to keep watching? So, as you wonder this
... keep reading on reddit ➡Comedian Eleanor Kerrigan joins the show and talks to Adam about growing up in Philadelphia and starting out as a waitress at The Comedy Store. Adam plays a clip of Adele being interviewed by Oprah about her weight. After that, Eleanor talks about being engaged to Andrew Dice Clay and being a female wrestler. Adam then shares a clip of Jim Acosta on CNN. Next, Dawson reports on today’s news including: the protests following the Rittenhouse verdict, criminals loot a Louis Vuitton store, and an armored car that spilled cash all over the freeway in San Diego.
Adam is pleased to welcome author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell for a one-on-one interview in Part 2 of today’s show. They begin by comparing their similar hair styles, and go on to discuss Malcolm’s new audiobook, ‘Miracle and Wonder’. Adam then tells Malcolm about never learning how to read, and the guys go on to talk about how that perfectly prepared Adam for radio. Later they discuss people getting confused that Malcolm worked on ‘Freakonomics’, what motivates criminals, and the differences between rock stars Paul Simon and Sting. In the last part of the show, Adam talks with Malcolm about career longevity.
Why are some people super successful that the whole world knows who they are? What separates them from the rest? Why aren't YOU that person? Easy, they just work harder than you. LOL no. I love the opening chapters of this book because it gives you the familiar synopsis "This self made man was born of poor immigrant parents, but through hard work, determination, and skill he became rich and successful" Then the book deconstructs that myth of meritocracy. It points out how luck, something out of our control, plays such a massive factor in whether or not someone will become an Outlier of massive success. Bill Gates had 7 years of programming experience starting at age 14 by pure chance, being raised by a computer lab of which only a few existed in the world at the time! It takes 10,000 hours (roughly 10 years in a work schedule) to become a master at something and we see Bill Gates, the Beatles, and so many others get this opportunity. When you're born is equally as important, too early or too late and you can't take advantage of the opportunities.
Anyway, the book made me feel a bit better because in our society we contribute success to effort and skill while placing a person who isn't successful as lacking discipline, and talent. There are a myriad of factors to becoming successful
I see references to it time to time, curious to get the Tl;dr version.
This book is about people who are extremely successful. It mainly focuses on intelligence, ambition and also family, upbringing, environment which has an influence of how people become who they are…
This evening my partner and I took her parents from out of town on our usual walk on the Zilker trail on the South side of Town Lake. Next thing we knew, Malcolm Gladwell went zipping past us decked out in his usual tracksmith gear. Any clues as to what he may be doing in the area?
Why did public opinion turn on Malcom Gladwell? I feel like I completely missed it.
I know this sub has some mega Gladwell Fans so I thought I'd share. Please do yourself a favor and check out the latest Revisionist History episode (Gladwell's pod) called "Little Mermaid Part 3: Honestly Ever After". They reimagine the Little Mermaid story because the first one is problematic and whatnot and act it out with real big-name actors. It's a high stakes episode idea turned train wreck. You will wonder how no one stopped this thing. Can it rival the Nigerian team take? No, probably not. But maybe it's in the argument for Gladwell's Rushmore.
I love Non Fictions that revolve around a single theme or thesis, and uses a wide range of stories and examples that emphasis the. Malcolm Gladwell is famous for this style of writing, but another good example would be Range by David Epstein. Any suggestions?
Way to blame the consumer when the underlying problem is resource sustainability, which falls in the hands of companies and governments.
For shame Malcolm.
I really enjoyed Outliers, Tipping Point, David, and Goliath, etc... looking for something similar now that I've read through his works. I also enjoyed the Freakonomics series which shared some similar vibes.
At the end of this week's episode, part 1 of a 3 part series on The Little Mermaid, of all things, Malcolm says "Coming up next week, Brit Marling dives deep, deep into the underworld."
Thought you all would want to know..
ok so Gladwell, NY'er Writer of Tipping Point and Blink has a podcast Revisionist History where he does SponCon for car/tech/fast food companies mixed with some good journalism.
He did a three-part series on Disney's The Little Mermiad (1992). In part one, he complained that Ariel's binding contract with Ursula gave little girls a falsely negative impression of the legal system. In parts two and three he gives the movie the YA treatment, having a Hollywood screenwriter rewrite the ending with Ariel ignoring the prince, converting Ursula to good by hugging her, "finding her voice" with her father, and ending with Ariel and Ursula happily ever after underwater and Prince going full Greenwald with dogs and all.
Malcolm, Malcolm, Malcolm...This sucks! You ruined the LM fantasy about literally marrying up. And what have you done to Ursula? Ursula had a good grift going. She wasn't a pitiable pariah who needs to be saved (?) by Ariel's love (????). Read East of Eden or Crime and Punishment or Angela's Ashes or the Neapolitan novels! The mean lady with the Little Book of Debts is a Live Player who knows the worth of things. A minnow doesn't defang a shark!
And of course the king reneges on the very bad deal when a Royal gets entwined in Ursula's life-sucking loan shark op. This is How It Works. Your ending where she "finds her voice" not only affirms dadking's authority over her life, but it drips YA poison in the fairy tale conceit. The main character shouldn't be flawless, but impressionable and yet redeemable. This is for children. They go to schools. They know that hugging enemies doesn't solve problems.
What kills voice? Debt! There are unrenegable contracts that prey on the young. They are called student loans! Try "finding your voice" with collections. And furthermore, voice sucks! If you want to build power, build relationships! Trade things people value! Find the dopey Ariels and feed their fantasies so you can live alone in your grotto.
ok im done
New revisionist history episode about Waymo (and for some reason features Lance Armstrong)
https://player.fm/series/revisionist-history-2301148/i-love-you-waymo
I've read a couple of his books (Outliers and The Tipping Point) and really enjoyed them. I'd like to read some of his others like Blink, but I'm not interested if they're only loosely based in science and are more his personal theories.
Mods I apologize if this isn't a fitting question. I know it's not a typical one.
Download / Listen: https://adamcarolla.com/malcolm-gladwell/
Description:
Comedian Eleanor Kerrigan joins the show and talks to Adam about growing up in Philadelphia and starting out as a waitress at The Comedy Store. Adam plays a clip of Adele being interviewed by Oprah about her weight. After that, Eleanor talks about being engaged to Andrew Dice Clay and being a female wrestler. Adam then shares a clip of Jim Acosta on CNN. Next, Dawson reports on today’s news including: the protests following the Rittenhouse verdict, criminals loot a Louis Vuitton store, and an armored car that spilled cash all over the freeway in San Diego.
Adam is pleased to welcome author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell for a one-on-one interview in Part 2 of today’s show. They begin by comparing their similar hair styles, and go on to discuss Malcolm’s new audiobook, ‘Miracle and Wonder’. Adam then tells Malcolm about never learning how to read, and the guys go on to talk about how that perfectly prepared Adam for radio. Later they discuss people getting confused that Malcolm worked on ‘Freakonomics’, what motivates criminals, and the differences between rock stars Paul Simon and Sting. In the last part of the show, Adam talks with Malcolm about career longevity.
Get your copy of ‘Miracle and Wonder’, available on Amazon. You can also subscribe to Malcolm’s podcast, ‘Revisionist History’, and get more info at http://gladwell.com
Check out Eleanor Kerrigan’s comedy album Lady Like wherever you listen to music & connect with her on Twitter and Instagram @EjKerrigan
Links:
Adele Talks About Weight-Loss Backlash
Selina vs EZ Rider Highlights - WOW Flashback
Acosta says this comment has put Tucker Carlson over the top
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF8bw1KJW54&ab_channel=AnEveningatTheImprov
