Social networks

Seminar organized by Jean Decety, 2021-2022 Paris IAS Fellow, as part of his "Social Neuroscience" series

Humans are embedded in social networks, and these networks obey very particular biological, psychological, sociological and mathematical rules and principles. Social networks affect every aspect of people lives. Understanding the neural and mental architecture of how we represent and navigate social relationships shed light on how we shape and are shaped by social ties.

With the participation of Andreea Vintila (social psychologist) – Université Paris Nanterre.

Recommended readings:

- Apicella, C. L., et al. (2012). Social networks and cooperation in hunter-gatherers. Nature, 481(7382), 497-501.

- Christakis, N. A., & Fowler, J. H. (2007). The spread of obesity in a large social network over 32 years. New England Journal of Medicine, 357(4), 370-379.