Six Degrees of Separation (Minus Five)
Posted by Jim at March 31st, 2004
Many people have heard of the idea that you know everyone on the planet through six friendships.
I’ve been amused recently by the number of people I know that know each other. I know Kari through church. I’ve known Ed since first grade and Nate through gaming in college. Both Ed and Nate know Kari.
I’m going to assume they were all at Calvin College at the same time until it becomes painfully obvious that I’m wrong.
Actually, I’ve really only known Ed and Nate for the last 3 or 4 years or so. Friends of friends and stuff.
Kari
Huh. It turns out my guess is wrong already. I’d hoped it would take longer.
Jim Zoetewey