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Published 17 days ago

New study is first to use statistical physics to corroborate 1940s social balance theory

Summary by Phys.org
Most people have heard the famous phrase "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Now, Northwestern University researchers have used statistical physics to confirm the theory that underlies this famous axiom. The study, "Proper network randomization is key to assessing social balance," is published in the journal Science Advances.

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New study is first to use statistical physics to corroborate 1940s social balance theory

Most people have heard the famous phrase "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Now, Northwestern University researchers have used statistical physics to confirm the theory that underlies this famous axiom. The study, "Proper network randomization is key to assessing social balance," is published in the journal Science Advances.

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Your Enemy’s Enemy Really Is Your Friend – According To Physics!

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Physicists prove that the enemy of your enemy is indeed your friend

A research team from Northwestern University used physics and statistical theory to confirm Fritz Heider’s social balance theory.

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