Nicholas Christakis: How social networks predict epidemics

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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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Internet Archive, in TED Talks

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CC BY-NC-ND 3.0, as the Internet Archive states it.

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TED.com

Language

English

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