This video unpacks the “six degrees of separation” idea by showing how tiny shortcuts in massive networks—think random friendships or unexpected retweets—turn the world into a surprisingly small place. You’ll meet Duncan Watts’ small-world model, Strogatz’s quirky storytelling, and Barabási’s superstar “hubs,” then see how these concepts explain everything from meme virality to how fast diseases can spread.
On top of the math, you get to play with simulations of epidemics and preferential attachment, peek at the Prisoner’s Dilemma, and discover how your own connections can reshape global networks. Plus, there are bonus goodies—Incogni coupons, Snatoms kits, book recommendations, and a whole library of references—if you’re hungry for more network science fun.
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