The Sony Hack | The Mistakes Series
Summary
Malcolm Gladwell interviews former Sony CEO Michael Lynton about the 2014 hack triggered by the film *The Interview*. Lynton reveals he greenlit the movie to fit in with creatives, ignoring geopolitical risks involving North Korea and Japan. The episode explores how childhood schemas influence adult mistakes and the lack of support Lynton received from Hollywood peers during the crisis.
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The Sony Pictures Hack: Chaos and Leaked Emails
Introduction: Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lynton
Michael Lynton's Role as a Studio Executive
The Decision to Greenlight The Interview
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Analyzing Mistakes and the Book's Origin
Lynton's Psychology and Geopolitical Context
Why Lynton Should Have Said No
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Threats, CIA Advice, and Failed Mitigation
The Aftermath: Isolation and Industry Silence
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