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“The reason we form networks is because the benefits of a connected life outweigh the costs. It's to our advantage as individuals and a species to assemble ourselves in this fashion.”

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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