I don't see how that's differnt from Malcolm Gladwell's books. Yes when we read them the ideas feal on the border of speculation, but they are interesting, they help us stretch our minds and see things from differnt perspective. Even when we disagree with some conclusions, this help us define our own understanding on the prbolems discussed.

BTW some of Paul Graham's essays have the similar impact on me, sometimes I don't agree with his way of thinking, but still find them very insightful.