six degrees of the mathematician Paul Erdös, himself a pioneer of network theory, as we have seen.13 Recent research suggests the number is now closer to five than six, which suggests that technological change since the 1970s has perhaps been less transformative than is commonly supposed.14 For the directors of Fortune 1000 companies, however, it is 4.6.15 For Facebook users it was 3.74 in 2012,16 and just 3.57 in 2016.
The concept of interconnectedness in networks, known as six degrees of separation, can be traced back to mathematician Paul Erdös, who made significant strides in network theory. Recent studies indicate that the average distance within networks has decreased, with the number now closer to five, suggesting that the impact of technological advancements since the 1970s may not be as revolutionary as previously thought.
For leaders of Fortune 1000 companies, the average...
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