Michael Wu, Ph.D. is Lithium's Principal Scientist of Analytics, digging into the complex dynamics of social interaction and online communities.
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Hello again Mike. Thank you for explaining to me the difference between this SNA example and how DNA is different. I enjoyed reading your unconventional graph metrics although at times it was a bit over my head. I do understand how one connector can make all the difference and not be a pro and that is very interesting. What I didn't ask correctly, in my last note is this: because of certain information around a time frame, wouldn't communities shift, and dynamics shift and because of this better exposure is possible? Remember, I am not a social scientist, so I'm out of my comfort zone here. I appreciate your patience with me for this reason.
The reason I am interested in these various dynamics within a given time period, is this: it is my belief, that if I were to track green design events and connect to people before, during and after these events, I have a better chance of making contacts and creating bridges, giving me a better network with new communities, because of the frequency most connections are made around these times. Is there any data that you know of pertaining to this idea?
Connecting to people around design events might mean 1. people gain more information, assimilate information faster and communicate more 2. the communities they connect to, shift, and morph, based on these interactions. 3. the communities change in context to the events sometimes just as a butterfly comes out of a cocoon.
This is more accurate I'm sure for certain professions of course. The design communities often alter considerably after a seasonal show of products and styles. This in turn offers new dialogue and in turn new possibilities. Sometimes even new communities develop because of a particular show. I know this is true for a green festival where more LED lighting was shown than ever before. Now new communities develop around LED lightiing products. Is there more possibility for connection and forming strong ties because of this product and in turn because of this event, is my question.
I enjoy reading your articles Mike. You make your point so well and with good diagrams and theories. Thank you.
Carolyn