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Weak social ties may be driving polarization more than close friendships, study finds
Key Takeaways
- Researchers analyzed roughly 30 social networks and ran a calibrated agent-based model.
- The study argues weak social ties can intensify polarization through status-driven dynamics.
- The findings challenge the idea that more close friendships are the main mechanism behind rising division.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org