Barabasi's questions

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

Becoming as a bridge between people and people, or communities was the most effective elements of Paul's success in spreading Christianity. He traveled so many time, in other words, traveling was the most common network at that time, and he made full of it. In addition to it, his comprehension about both agreed and disagreed side of Christianity accelerated his success.


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

I think something like it could be happen again with the power of mass media. In this age, if only one person travel around and persuade people, not so many people cannot believe him. However, with mass media, a lot of people are actually persuaded consciously or unconsciously. Many people believe what commonly said on mass media.


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

The maps show surprises and challenges which could not even be imagined a few years ago. Also, detailed maps of the Internet usage have revealed the vulnerability of the Internet. Moreover, trade and ownership's maps among companies have traced the trail of power and money in Silicon Valley. In my personal idea, I would like to see a map which shows how the virus spread out especially a new kind of flu virus is very common globally.

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

That those maps have the same and simple structure is the 'real surprise'. I was very surprised to know this fact. It is unexpected and interesting that something look complicated or difficult turn out to be simple and easy.


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)?

Barabasi emphasized that "nature is not a well-designed puzzle with only on way to put it back together". In complicated system, the results can turn out to be tons of different ways. With this nature, the problem, which it can be too difficult to make effective future for each person since there are too many ways, can be happened.


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

Barabasi emphasized that network will become an important focus of scientific research in the coming era. I think network already has played an important role in the world. It is not too much to say we cannot even live without it anymore. We are so deeply connected to each other with it.