Reflective Writing

In chapter 2, Gladwell discusses the idea of the "Law of the Few". The main points discussed are the idea that people can be "connectors", "mavens", or "salesman". In my point of view I thought the most interesting point of the chapter was when Gladwell discussed the concept of people being "connectors". This made me think of several of my friends, who when they turn the corner, they instantly see someone they know. This is even more shocking to me because I come from a small town therefore everyone knows everyone else. However, the people that my friends know are not from our town. So it just amazes me how many people, one person can know. Word of mouth is an example of connectors and they acquire so many acquaintances and how ideas are spread around.So when people say it is a small world, it truly is. Gladwll used acquainttance tests to gain a better understanding of connectors.