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Collectively, these four forms of the possible (i.e. new node, new edge, changed node, changed edge) in network science are studied under the notion of the adjacent possible (Björneborn, 2020). The term “adjacent possible” refers to the fact that what is possible is what is adjacent to what exists. What is impossible is what is not adjacent to what
... See morePerry Zurn, Dani S. Bassett • Curiosity and Networks of Possibility
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Are Blockchains Decentralized? Unintended Centralities in Distributed Ledgers
The report investigates the true decentralization of blockchains, highlighting various forms of centralization, vulnerabilities in consensus protocols, and the implications for security and immutability in networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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One way to think about these technology platforms is to think of any complex network as having four fundamental components:-Nodes (the objects in the graph, e.g., people, things)-Data/content (the thing being shared between the nodes, e.g., tweet)-Edges with rules (e.g., bidirectional “friend”, single-directional “follow”)-Jumping functions,... See more
Matthew Hartman • Complexity in Social Networks
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Some studies of mast fruiting have suggested that the mechanism for synchrony comes not through the air, but underground. The trees in a forest are often interconnected by subterranean networks of mycorrhizae, fungal strands that inhabit tree roots. The mycorrhizal symbiosis enables the fungi to forage for mineral nutrients in the soil and deliver
... See moreRobin Wall Kimmerer • Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
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Regenerative Business: How to Align Your Business with Nature for More Abundance, Fulfillment, and Impact
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Building a tool/network combo is a powerful approach, but it doesn’t always work. Pivoting users from tool to network can be hard. Sometimes only a small percentage will make the transition, since it requires them to change their behavior—to