86: Networks and Network Theory -- Mark Granovetter (Summary of Episode)

This is a teaser for Episode 86, where we will examine Mark Granovetter’s “The Strength of Weak Ties” from 1973 that significantly changed the way researchers looked at interpersonal networks. How we connect with one other and for what purposes has taken on new meaning in the last few years. We will therefore give this classic article a fresh look and tackle the questions it raised as they apply to today.