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Six degrees of separation is the idea that all people are six or fewer social connections away from each other. As a result, a chain of "friend of a friend" statements can be made to connect any two people in a maximum of six steps. It is also known as the six handshakes rule.
Learn how the term "six degrees of separation" came from a social experiment by Stanley Milgrim and how mathematicians explained it with network theory. Find out how the concept is used in pop culture and social media.
- Dave Roos
Aug 20, 2023 · How do random people in a social network get connected through short paths? Researchers from Israel and other countries show that it is due to the cost-benefit game of social ties. They prove that the magic number of six degrees is a universal phenomenon in various networks and contexts.
- Bar-Ilan University
Aug 27, 2015 · How likely is it that you can connect to anyone in the world in six steps or less? Watch Derek Muller investigate the history, evidence and challenges of this popular theory, and learn how it applies to Hollywood actors and online networks.
Mar 14, 2018 · How did a social psychologist prove that the world is smaller than you think? Learn about Stanley Milgram's experiment, its impact, and its limitations.
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Dec 12, 2012 · The idea that anyone on the planet is connected to any other person through a chain of acquaintances with no more than five links (six degrees) has been referred to as "six degrees of...
In the grand dance of human connections, six is the magic number that keeps us linked. From the spread of ideas to the transmission of viruses, the 'Six Degrees of Separation' has profound implications on our interconnected world.
