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Revisionist History · October 15, 2026 · 34m

Wolfgang's Law - Part Two

Malcolm Gladwell examines a known solution to violent crime that has existed for decades but remains underused. The episode questions why proven interventions fail to spread and what society loses by delaying adoption. Drawing on research from his book The American Way of Killing, Gladwell highlights the gap between knowledge and action in crime prevention.

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A proven solution to violent crime has been known for decades
Research has identified a solution to violent crime that remains underused despite its effectiveness.
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The costs of not adopting known solutions are severe
Waiting to implement evidence-based crime prevention has measurable human and social costs.

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