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Six Degrees of Separation

Documentary on the science behind the idea of six degrees of separation. Originally thought to be an urban myth, it now appears that anyone can be connected in just a few steps.

Documentary unfolding the science behind the idea of six degrees of separation. Originally thought to be an urban myth, it now appears that anyone on the planet can be connected in just a few steps of association. Six degrees of separation is also at the heart of a major scientific breakthrough; that there might be a law which nature uses to organize itself and that now promises to solve some of its deepest mysteries.

47 minutes

Last on

Tue 5 May 2009 19:00
BBC Two except Yorkshire

Credit

Producer Chris Hilton

Broadcast

  • Tue 5 May 2009 19:00
    BBC Two except Yorkshire