The unheard story of David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell

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Jan van der Crabben
by TED
published on 18 July 2014

It's a classic underdog tale: David, a young shepherd armed only with a sling, beats Goliath, the mighty warrior. The story has transcended its biblical origins to become a common shorthand for unlikely victory. But, asks Malcolm Gladwell, is that really what the David and Goliath story is about?

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