social networking
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Systems and complexity
A close up look at the social networks of Lake Victoria’s fisherfolk
Social ties between Lake Victoria's fisherfolk are critical for gaining access to credit, employment, maintaining reliable and skilled labour and…
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Systems and complexity
New research highlights challenges of building networks for employees and entrepreneurs
Social networks are essential to the success of both employees and entrepreneurs.
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Systems and complexity
How our social network influences our behavior
What can be inferred from our online public posts?
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Tools & tech
Global smartphone ownership and internet usage
A new Pew Research Centre survey looks at adult smartphone ownership and internet usage across 40 countries in 2015.
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Systems and complexity
Can online social media overcome the cognitive constraint on the size of social networks?
The social brain hypothesis suggests that there is a characteristic size for human social networks. Has online social networking enabled…
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Systems and complexity
Get the flu more than others? Take a look at your social networks
Writing in ABC Science, Dr Stephen Davis discusses the extent to which complex social networks influence how likely we are…
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Brain power
What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness
What makes people have a happy and long life? Is it fame and fortune? The Harvard Study of Adult Development…
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Brain power
How connectivity can harm creativity
There’s a strong sense that connectivity is a great thing, especially when it comes to creativity and innovation. But could…
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Tools & tech
Knowledge Sharing Methods and Tools : A Facilitator’s Guide
Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the International Fund for Agricultural Development have published a facilitator’s guide for people wanting to train…