Blog Post 3

In chapters three and four of Malcom Gladwell's he talks about 1. The Stickiness Factor and 2. The first part of The Power of Context. When he talks about The Stickiness Factor he mentions that the context in the message really makes a difference. He talks about how studies show that children don't actually watch things on television when they are stimulated and look away when they are bored, but actually they watch when they understand, and look away when they are bored. I think what Malcom Gladwell was trying to point out is that this is why shows like Sesame Street, and Blues Clues were successful. Because the way things were shown and explained to children made a difference. Another example of how a little thing can make a difference. When Malcom Gladwell brings up Power of Context, it's a bit confusing. Maybe because not all parts have been revealed yet, but so far he says that it is an environmental argument. Can we make our own decisions based on our instinct, or does it depend on what is going on at that current moment. He shows as an example of an old man fallen in an alley, and talks about who would stop to help him. If students are in a rush, maybe they wouldn't, but the people who decide to act upon what they feel is right, and help would be making a difference. Not only a tipping point for yourself, but for others also.