Science and Technology

Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives

Nicholas Christakis; James Fowler

About the Program

A social scientist argues that almost every choice we make has something to do with the social networks we belong to.  Using studies and statistics, Dr. Fowler discusses how all behaviors are contagious, including overeating, suicide and choice of romantic partner.  The event is in San Diego.

About the Authors

Nicholas Christakis

Dr. Christakis is a Harvard University professor in the departments of health care policy and sociology.  In 2009, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.


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James Fowler

Dr. Fowler is an associate professor at the University of California, San Diego.  He teaches in the Department of Political Science and the Center for Wireless and Population Health Systems.


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Program Information

Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, November 8th at 1pm (ET)
  • Saturday, November 7th at 11:15pm (ET)
  • Sunday, November 1st at 4:15am (ET)
  • Saturday, October 31st at 11:15am (ET)
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