social networks
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Systems & complexity
How a balanced social network aids our decision making
The structural balance theory (SBT) contains four rules to explain our relationship with others.
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Systems & complexity
Making the right connections at work
Connectors are highly valuable people in the workplace, but are you able to identify them when you see them?
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Systems & complexity
How groups influence decision making
A recent study looked at the extent to which we are influenced by the opinions of those around us.
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Systems & complexity
How internal disruption is changing the way we work
These less formal communication channels promote engagement and co-creation of change.
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In the news
The network science of US gunshot violence
Gunshot violence follows an epidemic-like process of social contagion that is transmitted through networks of people by social interactions.
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Systems & complexity
Why doctors should engage our social network
Doctors should try to enlist patient support networks to provide the help and ongoing support that would be impractical for…
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2016's top 100 journal articles
Online social integration is associated with reduced mortality risk [2016’s top 100 journal articles]
A recent study referenced 12 million anonymised Facebook profiles against California public health records.
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Systems & complexity
Why connectivity matters at work
We tend to feel our actions are much more effective when we have higher degrees of social connectedness.
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Community
How sharing false and distorted information on the internet contributes to a divided world
Two examples that illustrate how sharing false and distorted information reinforces negative cultural stereotypes.
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KM in the building & construction industries
Case study of knowledge management in the construction industry using a socio-technical platform
A case study shows proof-of-concept of a SocioBIM system for knowledge management.