Six Degrees of Separation
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
It refers to the fact that on average, any two people on Earth can establish a connection through only 5-6 intermediaries. The world is actually a 'small world.'
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Leverage weak ties. It reminds us that social networks are more interconnected than we imagine. If you want to contact an important person, don't think it's impossible; try to map out your social chains, usually only a few hops are needed.
Anchor fast decisions
Any two people are connected on average through about six layers of acquaintances, stemming from the high clustering and short path lengths of 'small-world' networks. It describes reachability rather than the acquaintance relationship itself.
MINIMUM ACTION
In progress 0/3Practice this model in one real situation:
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