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“Social networks are these intricate things of beauty, and they're so elaborate and so complex and so ubiquitous that one has to ask what purpose they serve.”

Quote by Nicholas A. Christakis

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Nicholas A. Christakis

Nicholas A. Christakis is a renowned physician, born on May 7, 1962. He is known for his extensive research in the fields of medicine and human behavioral science, particularly in the relationship between social networks and health. more

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