Propagation of Rumour Through a Social Network

We focus on the study of rumour, a social phenomenon that is characterized by the spread of information throughout a social network. The pattern of the spread is just as important to characterizing a rumour as the information itself. In offline settings, rumours are typically spread in peer-to-peer fashion or through small groups because most individuals do not have the ability to expose it to many of their friends at the same time. Online social networks, conversely, allow individuals to make...

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From: Microsoft Research

Related topics : social network information / analysis of social networking

W Barcelona presents W Suite Talks with 21 Buttons

W Suite Talks are a series of events hosted in W Barcelona's suites in an effort to activate our passion for design, fashion & music. On this occasion, we present 21 Buttons, an innovative app and fashion social network.

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From: W Barcelona

Related topics : fashion social network