Can you really reach anyone in 6 steps?
Derek dives into the beautiful math of the small-world phenomenon, tracing the origin of “six degrees of separation” through Duncan Watts’ model, Steve Strogatz’s witty storytelling and Barabási’s hub theory. You’ll see how simple shortcuts and those often-underestimated weak ties link us all—and even get a peek at the simulation that proves it.
Beyond just small-world proofs, the video explores how fast diseases can spread (hello, Strogatz goes viral), why network hubs matter, and how preferential attachment builds the influencers of any system. In the end, it’s a fun reminder that our choices in connecting really can change the world.
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