Nicholas Christakis: How social networks predict epidemics
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Uploaded by TEDtalksDirector on Sep 16, 2010
http://www.ted.com After mapping humans' intricate social networks, Nicholas Christakis and colleague James Fowler began investigating how this information could better our lives. Now, he reveals his hot-off-the-press findings: These networks can be used to detect epidemics earlier than ever, from the spread of innovative ideas to risky behaviors to viruses (like H1N1).
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@christiaanmeyer please... I am trying to watch the video :)
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@faready OH the humility! how insulting
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@christiaanmeyer now I am insulted... mommy :(
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@faready wow i feel so insulted now by your very insulting comment
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@christiaanmeyer Just you... nerd!
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Is it just me or does this guy's voice sound like a badly programmed text-to-speech robot?
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Gila, semua punya di bantai, sial!! Ok. Good!!
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Very dangerous...!!! This should be forbidden as it is a kind of control pr manipuation of the people/ideas...
yogilix 1 year ago 3
This information in the wrong hands is humanity's Nemesis.
elchafa 1 year ago 3