In Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell explores the many ways in which our inability to understand people we don’t know can lead to tragic consequences. From a routine traffic stop gone wrong to a spy who infiltrated the Pentagon for years, and the controversial conviction of Amanda Knox, Gladwell unpacks real-life stories of miscommunication, deception, and misunderstanding. Drawing on history, psychology, and high-profile legal cases, he reveals how easily we misread intentions, fail to detect lies, and wrongly judge others' character. With his signature narrative style and thought-provoking insight, Gladwell challenges our most basic assumptions about trust and human behavior—encouraging us to rethink how we engage with the unknown in an increasingly complex world.