The Science of Networks

Proceedings of the Live Web Seminar on November 8th, 2012

Science of Networks

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The e-workshop will explore the development of Network Science and its application to a broad range of fields, including:

  • The spontaneous emergence of networks and their impact on democratic processes.
  • Health research and disease dissemination.
  • Evolution of relationships between individual members of society impacted by advances in technology, communications and social development.
  • The role of money as a networking instrument and the impact of networks on the worldwide financial crises.
  • The process of social development as the growth & integration of society as a network.
  • Global society as a network of governmental, commercial and civil society organizations.
  • Impact of diminishing bio-diversity on human society and at the planetary level.
  • The role of institutions governing today’s complex industrialized societies.
  • Similarities in architecture and governing principles between microcosm and macrocosm, and between systems in diverse fields such as cellular biology and the internet.
  • Mega-networks in the field of communication, energy distribution via smart grids, etc.

Introduction to Science of Networks by Winston Nagan

Overview on Science of Networks by Raoul Weiler
Science of Networks – An Economics Perspective by Zbigniew Bochniarz

Networks Viewed as Key Elements in Human Cognition Science of Networks by Merlin Donald
Social Evolution and the Science of Networks by Garry Jacobs

Introduction to Science of Networks by Winston Nagan Statement Video

Overview on Science of Networks by Raoul Weiler Paper Video

Science of Networks – An Economics Perspective by Zbigniew Bochniarz Paper Video

Networks Viewed as Key Elements in Human Cognition Science of Networks by Merlin Donald  Paper Video

Social Evolution and the Science of Networks by Garry Jacobs Paper Presentation Video