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By: Stephan ten Kate

Stephan ten Kate — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:47:59 +0000

Really interesting video. I already have some knowledge (and see the value of) social network analysis, but this video introduces it to a broad audience very nicely.

By: Alexander Ververis

Alexander Ververis — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I loved this talk. It made me think of the quote “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” by Jim Rohn. Other successful people have known this, most personally my dad. He always reminded me to choose my friends wisely, for it is from them you will learn most. He would also be fast to point out that the speaker is smart and therefore Greek (without looking at his name ;-) Of course, this talk expands upon this and reveals the subtle influences people in social groups have on one another. I really enjoyed this! Thank you.

By: precy panuncillon

precy panuncillon — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I enjoy this talk. It is a remider for me to choose my set of friends well. Social networking truly expands to all walks of life. it has its own advantages and disadvantages.

By: Mike Addison

Mike Addison — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I love his introduction to super-organisms! Excellent talk!

By: Robert Pental

Robert Pental — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Hello,
I found this subject matter most interesting. Especially since it would appear to be something new yet very old. For it is not for us to choose how to be a dot but rather what we put into the line that rises to be noticed.
Thanks

By: Jim Murdoch

Jim Murdoch — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

This is very true. In my own experience I had to sever my network (and it partially severed itself from me) in order to distance myself from gross negativity. It has taken time to rebuild a replacement network but it has gradually taken form. This has greatly been aided by the Internet’s world of social networks. I found this talk very relevant in explaining human tribal behaviour, even if that tribe is only 4 or 5 strong.