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Six Degrees of Separation

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Exploring the Small World: Six Degrees of Separation

This chapter examines the idea of 'six degrees of separation' through the lens of communication and travel advancements. It also discusses the Small World Experiment by Stanley Milgram, which revealed that most people are interconnected through an average of five to six acquaintances, while addressing criticisms of the study's methodology.

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