Nicholas Christakis
Director, Human Nature Lab | Pioneering Social Network Science
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Nicholas Christakis is the Director of the Human Nature Lab at Yale University, where he leads groundbreaking research on how social networks shape individual health and behavior. An elected member of the National Academy of Medicine, his work has been published in top scientific journals and translated into 20 languages.
Christakis' TED Talks have reached millions, revealing how our deeply interconnected world can be harnessed to improve lives. His keynotes offer audiences a data-driven understanding of the invisible social forces that influence us all.
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How social networks predict epidemics
After mapping humans' intricate social networks, Nicholas Christakis and colleague James Fowler began investigating how this information could better our lives. Now, he reveals his hot-off-the-press findings: These networks can be used to detect epidemics earlier than ever, from the spread of innovative ideas to risky behaviors to viruses (like H1N1).
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2010 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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