Web Traffic Analysis & Modeling | Center for Complex Networks and Systems Research
We study the structure and dynamics of Web traffic networks based on data from HTTP requests made by users at Indiana University. Gathering…
Cosmos; emergent order; Hayek; spontaneous order; taxis
COSMOS+TAXIS takes its inspiration from Friedrich Hayek’s (1979) distinction between spontaneous and planned orders. A spontaneous order, as Gus…
Creative Facilitation Manual
Part 1: Why Facilitation? 9 What is a Facilitator? 9 Why would a group need a Facilitator? 9 What does a Facilitator do for a group? 10 How does a…
ingentaconnect Complex causality in improving underperforming schools: a complex...
When designing and implementing policies, policy makers usually assume linear, proportionate causation between interventions and consequences. Yet…
Inferring friendship network structure by using mobile phone data
Data collected from mobile phones have the potential to provide insight into the relational dynamics of individuals. This paper compares…
The SAGE Handbook of Social Network Analysis - Google Books
This sparkling Handbook offers an unrivalled resource for those engaged in the cutting edge field of social network analysis. Systematically, it…
How to Burst the "Filter Bubble" that Protects Us from Opposing Views | MIT Technology Review
Computer scientists have discovered a way to number-crunch an individual’s own preferences to recommend content from others with opposing views. The…
The Surprising Science Behind What Music Does To Our Brains | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
I’m a big fan of music, and use it a lot when working, but I had no idea about how it really affects our brains and bodies. Since music is such a big…
Netflix's Data Points Are Not the Usual Suspects
Some businesses would love to get basic information like your name, age and gender to better understand how to market to you in the future. Netflix…