#  A Mathematical Argument for Stable Families or Stable Friendships 

 





March 30, 2017

 

 

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Working with Emmanuel College scientists, **Martin Nowak** and Ben Allen (Researcher) developed an algorithm to predict whether a social structure is likely to favor cooperation. Their findings suggest strong pairwise relationships, rather than loose scattered networks, are more favorable for cooperation. The study is published in [Nature](http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature21723.html). News Coverage: [Harvard Gazette](http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/03/harvard-scientists-help-develop-algorithm-that-predicts-social-cooperation/?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=03.30.2017%20(1)). [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2017-03-social-networks-mathematical-argument-stable.html).



 

 

 



 

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