6-5-4-3-2-1 Degrees

of Seperation?

 

 

 

  The concept of "Six Degrees of Seperation" postulates that everyone is connected to everyone by six degrees of seperation. Years ago the theory was tested with random emails and shown to be correct.  Purportedly, the interconnectivity of the internet reduces the level of seperation even further.  I wonder?

 

  It makes me ponder the terms themselves... "connection" and "seperation". While it is easier to make "connections" with our technology, I don't see that it fosters greater connectedness.

 

   Would you consider attempting to trace how many degrees of seperation you are from yourself? If the diminished seperation is true, then choosing something (preferably a name)  randomly should quickly bring you back to "you". HERE is an example of how a string of connections might look.

 

   If you try this, let us know if it makes you feel warm and fuzzy or cold and stoney.

 

There is also a game called "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon".

The extra curious might even look into the meaning of an "Erdos number".

 

 

Pablo

 

 

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