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When engaged in a debate, small, seemingly harmless missteps can often stem from covert sniping. For instance, Gladwell made dismissive jokes and struggled to pronounce his opponents' names correctly. These actions, while possibly interpreted as accidental, likely reflected a deeper disdain towards his adversaries. A subsequent podcast revealed that Gladwell entered with a biased perspective regarding his opponents, which colors his intentions and comments throughout the debate.