Something Strange Happens When You Trace How Connected We Are

Ever wondered how we’re all linked by just six steps? This video breaks down the small-world phenomenon—network shortcuts, the strength of weak ties, and how diseases (or viral tweets) spread lightning-fast—drawing on Duncan Watts’ model and Steve Strogatz’s storytelling.

Along the way you’ll meet network hubs, see why the “rich get richer” (preferential attachment), even tackle the Prisoner’s Dilemma. Spoiler: your own choices can change the entire network’s fate. It’s math, science history, and a call to action rolled into one fun ride.

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