In Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell explores why our encounters with people we don’t know so often go wrong—and what that reveals about us. From Sandra Bland’s tragic arrest to spies, fraudsters, and false convictions, he unpacks how easily we misread others and the consequences that follow. Blending research with powerful stories, Gladwell shows that strangers are never simple—and understanding them better may change the way we see the world.