Social Influence
Nicholas Christakis discusses how behaviors, ideas, and norms spread through social networks, not just germs. He explains how we are affected by people we don't even know and how this can be used to change public health behavior in developing world settings. Jordan Harbinger also explores how humans have only been able to choose where they live and not actually modify their environment until recently, emphasizing the importance of social groups and connections.In this clip
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524: Nicholas Christakis | Pandemic Impacts and Contagious Behavior
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