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> "Human networks behave differently than any other network we've ever measured," Fridman told The Jerusalem Post. "In a state of frustration, they don't look f
by bunnie 6y ago
> "Human networks behave differently than any other network we've ever measured," Fridman told The Jerusalem Post. "In a state of frustration, they don't look for a 'middle,' but ignore one of the inputs.
Huh. Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but it might imply a causal link between the overwhelming cacophony of modern media, and the breakdown of fact based discourse: faced with 'frustrated' (irreconcilable) viewpoints, it's the tendency of humans to simply ignore one of the inputs, and not seek the middle.
- ironmagma 6y agoPerhaps. As a former orchestral musician I would say the behavior comes from the need for there to be a leader — if all that is happening is a cacophony of sound, no one has taken the reins as the tempo-keeper and everyone is either not paying attention or just confused. By joining with one of the other inputs, you create a majority or at least a plurality, and then the expectation is the other musicians will adjust to join the plurality. You might also increase volume or exaggerate movements to get everyone on board.
- pas 6y agoHm. What would seeking middle be with QAnon or PizzaGate folk?