outliers Chapter 1+2

What were magic years to be born to become an American tycoon?

1830

What were the magic years to be born in to becoming a computer tycoon?

1950

Gladwell says that hockey is a "meritocracy" on page 16. What is a "meritocracy"?

An elite group of people whose progress is based on ability and talent rather than on class privilege or wealth.

Which country waits until kids are 10 before they group them by ability?

Denmark

From pages 38 and 39, what was difference between the three groups of violinists?

Group 1 were start those potential with world-class soloists. Group 2 were considered good. Group 3 those unlikely to ever play professionally and wanted to become music teachers instead.

Explain in your own words what the Matthew Effect is?

Having an advantage that can take you down the the path of success only for those who have the most advantage.

What were some of Bill Gates advantages to becoming a computer God?

He got his computer club payed for $3000 but at the time weren´t many. He got a real time programming as an 8th grade because they had just installed a new system downtown. More experience.

What did they notice about hockey players birthdays?

Most hockey players were born in the first three months of the year.

What is your opinion about his suggestion for education on page 33 ?

Parents with money can engage their children more in summer camps and purchase books for more.

What did the Beatles say they attributed to their success as a band?

They were able to practice in the front of people for so long that mastered it; strip clubs

What was the eligibility cutoff day for hockey players in Canada?

Those who were born at the beginning with the right age with their maturity and bodies they have brighter future.

What is the 10,000 Hour Rule?

Within that many hours of practice you can become an expert at anything glad walls ¨dedication practice will lead you to be successful and open to many opportunities.¨

Who is Bill Joy?

computer programmer; rewrote languages; awkward teenager at University Michigan in hopes of becoming biologist/ mathematician; computer center led him towards success;

what were some of Bill Joy`s great advantages to becoming a computer guru?

¨Computer programming didn´t operate as an old-boy network, where you got ahead because of money or connections.It was a wide-opened field which all participants were judged solely on their talent and accomplishments.