Information is contagious among social connections

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Offline tamim_saif

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Information is contagious among social connections
« on: November 17, 2015, 06:04:07 PM »
New research using advanced computer modeling sheds light on how behaviors may become 'contagious' in large groups, showing that the memory of one individual can indirectly influence that of another via shared social connections.

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Re: Information is contagious among social connections
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2015, 01:30:24 PM »
My professor once said, the "retweet" button in twetter  is enough to spread rumors & confuse a large number of people within hours! I wonder the contagious nature of information flowing over the internet is somehow making us vulnerable to misunderstanding
Mr. Rafi Al Mahmud
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Daffodil International University

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Re: Information is contagious among social connections
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2015, 07:29:31 PM »
Nice post. Thanks for sharing.
Kazi Taufiqur Rahman
Senior Lecturer, EEE