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Social Networks and Ending the Pandemic with Nicholas Christakis

Jan 18, 2022

Nicholas Christakis, a Yale professor and expert in sociology and medicine, dives into the fascinating interplay of social networks and disease spread. He discusses the historical context of pandemics, revealing how misinformation can ripple through communities. Christakis shares insights from his book 'Apollo's Arrow', reflecting on COVID-19's societal impact. The conversation explores innovative public health strategies, predicting a cultural resurgence post-pandemic, and emphasizes the need to combat misinformation with understanding.

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Intro

2min

Exploring the Academic Cloud of COVID-19 Insights

2min

Pandemics Through Time: Lessons and Lies

12min

Wave Mechanics and Social Networks

5min

Navigating Misinformation and Public Health

13min

The Aftermath of the Pandemic: Social Rebirth and Recovery

4min

Reflections on the Future Society After the Pandemic

2min

Understanding COVID-19: Society and Science

21min

How do diseases and information spread? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice discover the history of pandemics, how social networks impact spread, and the hidden math behind it with sociologist Nicholas Christakis.

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