I wouldn't let that column turn you away from Gladwell's work. He's a thought provoking author that covers relevant issues with a captivating style. As the writer of this column points out, it shouldn't be taken as scientific research, but more as philosophy with scientific undertones.
This was more of Windows over Mac rather than Intel Vs M1.
All the slides about gaming, creation, plugging in XBOX controller ?
Looking at the slides - Intel is desperate.