Linked: How Everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means for Business, Science, and Everyday Life
Linked: How Everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means for Business, Science, and Everyday Life
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003304
Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Linked by Albert-László Barabási explores the science of networks and their profound impact on various aspects of life. It delves into the structure and dynamics of complex networks, explaining how interconnected systems influence everything from internet infrastructure to social relationships.
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Albert-László Barabási’s Linked receives praise for its accessible exploration of network theory and its real-world applications. Readers appreciate the engaging writing and insightful examples. However, some find the scientific rigor lacking and the explanations occasionally oversimplified. Overall, it stands as an enlightening introduction to the world of networks.
Who Should Read Linked: How Everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means for Business, Science, and Everyday Life?
Readers who enjoy interdisciplinary explorations of network theory and its impact on various fields would appreciate Albert-László Barabási’s Linked. Fans of Steven Johnson’s Emergence and Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point will find similar intellectual satisfaction in Barabási’s intricate yet accessible explanations.
5,588 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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304
Book • Nonfiction
2000s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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