Supramapping the avian flu? The next big social network?

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What is a  “Supramap?”  It seems the world of network analysis is exploding, coming up with new terms nearly as rapidly as this article on the spread of H5N1 avian flu virus: “Supramapping Upcoming Pathogenic Storms” examines the research done by Daniel Janies, associate professor of biomedical informatics at Ohio State and senior author of… more »

Nicholas Christakis: The hidden influence of social networks

Putting a Face on the Crowd

Christakis speaks powerfully on the value of social networks. Beyond the shear elegance and compelling delivery, his thoughts have something for everyone.   He eloquently educates  the  audience on the fundamentals of social networks.  But then piles it on to provide stunning implications. Christakis provides a clear way to look at things differently.  For example, the… more »