So I started reading the assigned readings. The first thing that came to my mind when I was reading about the "types of individuals in the network" (NETWORKS 71) was how much I partake in social networks, both on the web and off. I mean, already today I've spent hours and hours (and hours) in class, talking to new people (and occasionally playing an entertaining game of tic tac toe, which I lost). This may seem creepy, but I usually tend to look people up on Facebook once I've met them. But then I notice that, "Oh, we have 17 friends in common! I wonder who they are!" and I proceed to look into them. This has the potential to lead to entertainment lasting hours. On the way, I find someone who I do know well in person, but feel the need to confirm it for all Facebook "stalkers" to see. When it comes down to it, I want to be the "central connector" that Rob Cross talks about. Then again, I'd say it is human nature to want to be connected with as many people as possible, especially when everyone can see it. It's a status thing to have over 300 friends and 2,000 posts on your wall. I am well on my way to that, but for now, I'll keep looking up the people I just met.
Cross, Rob and Andrew Parker. The Hidden Power of Social Networks. Harvard Business School Publishing Corp. Boston, MA 2004.
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