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Short Stuff: Dunbar's Number

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Understanding Dunbar's Number

This chapter examines Dunbar's Number, the idea that humans can effectively manage around 150 social relationships, and breaks it into smaller groupings like close friends and acquaintances. It also discusses the impact of personality, organizational structures, and social media on the fluidity and perception of social connections.

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