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Recent Releases > 'Social Physics: How Good Ideas Spread--The Lessons from a New Science' by Alex Pentland

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Aaron Thibeault (thebookreporter) | 95 comments Just finished the new book by Alex Pentland called Social Physics: How Good Ideas Spread— The Lessons from a New Science. Pentland addresses how digital sensors and big data are revolutionizing the social sciences. This includes Pentland's own work, which focuses on the importance of social learning, and how creativity and productivity are generated in individuals, groups and cities. It's a fascinating look at an up-and-coming science. A full executive summary of the book is available here: http://newbooksinbrief.com/2014/02/25...


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Katy (kathy_h) | 181 comments Oh good to know. I was looking at this one as a possible read.


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