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by Crumb Eye on August 9th, 2005

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Who theorised the "six degrees of separation" theory?

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  • by Jodie44 on August 11th, 2005

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    According to Wikipedia,

    "The theory of six degrees of separation was first proposed in 1929 by the Hungarian writer Frigyes Karinthy in a short story called "Chains."

    Six degrees of separation is the theory that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person on the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five intermediaries."

    To Crumb Eye - Please read the question. You'll notice the goal is to find out who theorized the six degrees of separation. That's all. The answer is correct. Your rating is low because I didn't furnish an in-depth analysis on a minor point, one that doesn't even pique curiosity, since that would be satisfied by simply reading - and comprehending - the question? I thought so. I'll spell it out, anyway.

    How well? Tough one, but... whatever. I'm thinking that acquaintances should be acquainted, that's how well. In the manner of the time-honored, casual, "Hello, how are you?" mutual acquaintanceship.

    For example, I'm familiar with Anthony Hopkins. And Jodie Foster, of course. She and I share something important, and personal. (BTW, keep that one to yourself - this is the www, after all.). Those are not mutual acquaintances, however, and so don't qualify as one of the six degrees.

    The word "acquaintance" comes with only a few levels of familiarity. An acquaintance is someone you know rather casually. You may or may not remember his or her name when you see each other, and you aren't offended when he can't recall yours. She wouldn't ask for a favor, although you'd be happy to help if she did. You may share a common interest or hobby, see each other every third Saturday from 9:30 to noon, and that's all. It's pretty simple - an acquaintance is just that. Not a stranger, and not a friend.

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