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Can you really reach anyone in 6 steps?

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This video explores how you can connect to anyone in just six steps through a network of friends and acquaintances. It uses real-life examples and mathematical models to explain the concept of 'six degrees of separation'.

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🧠 Quiz & Trivia

Test your knowledge after watching!

Q1 How many people did Salah ben Ghaly choose as his favorite actor?

Answer: Marlon Brando

Q2 What is a key factor that makes the world less than six degrees of separation?

Answer: Clustering of friends geographically

Q3 If everyone knew 100 random people out of eight billion, how many steps would it take to connect anyone on Earth?

Answer: Less than six steps

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