Ever wondered why you’re always just a handful of friends away from anyone on the planet? This video dives into the math of six degrees of separation, exploring small-world networks, the magic of random shortcuts, and why our so-called “weak” acquaintances turn out to be super important bridges. You’ll meet the pioneers—Duncan Watts, Steve Strogatz and Albert-László Barabási—whose models reveal why networks always punch above their weight.
Beyond fun simulations, you’ll see how these ideas explain lightning-fast disease outbreaks, the rise of influential hubs through preferential attachment, and even strategic twists in the Prisoner’s Dilemma. Bottom line: networks aren’t just dots and lines—they’re living systems that our everyday choices keep evolving.
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