Books Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering  by Malcolm Gladwell (Author)

"Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering" by Malcolm Gladwell revisits and expands on the ideas from his breakout book The Tipping Point, exploring the darker consequences of social epidemics and how they can be manipulated or exacerbated. Gladwell uses case studies such as the 1980s bank robbery epidemic in Los Angeles, the opioid crisis, and the COVID-19 to illustrate how small influencers, "superspreaders," and specific environments converge to create tipping points with wide-reaching and sometimes devastating effects.

The book delves into the role of "overstories," the overarching narratives that shape social behavior, and examines how intentional social engineering can steer these tipping points—raising ethical questions about responsibility and control.