Deterministic non-determinism
Malcolm Gladwell has a new book out, which means that he's so popular that the backlash will be automatic, a product of muscle memory more than genuine resentment. Though I do understand that there's a bit of burning resentment and anger at anyone who has managed to write books that so well lend him to getting those $40,000 a speech consultant fees he can command. I can't bring myself to be angry with him or jealous, though. Someone's got to be pulling down that dough, and I'd prefer it if it were a cheeky, liberal-minded writer rather than the alternatives.