SCICU Homework: Class 2/20

Partner Introduction
Due Friday 9/14

Write about your partner's use of Internet (past & present) for study & leisure (& work?). Include your partner's first name only. Post to SC Cafe.

Barabasi: The First Link
Monday 9/17

Read and annotate. Answer these questions in full sentences. Type. Bring a digial copy to class (i.e. email it to yourself, or save to USB drive).

1. What elements or factors were critical to Paul's success in spreading the Christian message?

2. Barabasi asks the question, "Could it happen again?" (p.4), what is your answer?

3. What new kinds of maps have been made of our interconnectivity (p.5)? What kinds of interconnectivity would you like to see mapped?

4. What is the 'real surprise' (p.5) that such maps have revealed? Personally, does this surprise you?

5. How does the author define the nature of most scientific research in the 20th Century? What is the problem associated with such an approach (p.6-7)?

6. What does Barabasi predict will be the new focus of scientific research in the coming era (p.7)? What is your view?

Thank you. You can reply to this message if you have any problems. Anyone in the class can answer. If you still need me to help, please ask me to join in the conversation.