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The Strength of Weak Ties

in Papers That Linger by Daniel Cortez

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The Strength of Weak Ties on “Papers That Linger”, a list by Daniel Cortez on TheLysts.

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Name
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Year
1973
Field
Sociology / networks
One-line gist
Your loose acquaintances are often worth more than your close friends when it comes to new information and opportunities.
Why this stuck
Made me see every casual airport hallway nod as potential information gold; also explains half the weird paths my own career has taken.
Commitment level
One long sitting with a highlighter and low blood pressure.

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