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This executive summary encapsulates Steven Strogatz's exploration of complex networks, published in Nature. The article dissects the fundamental principles governing complex systems, elucidates their structural and functional features, and highlights significant real-world applications. Furthermore, it delves into the interconnectedness of networks and how they can reveal insights across various domains, including biology and social sciences. By analyzing these networks, researchers can better understand phenomena ranging from the spread of diseases to social interactions, providing a framework for cross-disciplinary research.
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WI/OAB Assignment 1 Read: Exploring Complex Networks, by Steven Stroglatz, Nature410, 268—276 (get it from my teaching page at http://www.macs.hw.ac.uk/~dwcorne/Teaching/ ) Write: A 500-word `executive summary’ of this article. AND A 100-word account of what you assess to be the three main points conveyed by this article AND A 200-word essay about the relevance of those points to the topic of your MSc. I.e., WI people write about WI, OAB people write about bioinformatics 3 marks: completeness and readability 3 marks: evidence of understanding the article, and generally making sense 3 marks: clarity of your arguments 1 mark: for making me say “Wow”