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Network distribution and hubs

In this video Wander Jager discusses the concept of hubs, and the principle of preferential attachment.

In this video Wander Jager discusses the concept of hubs. It is being explained what role hubs play in a network, and why we like to connect with the “popular hubs”. This process is called “preferential attachment”. We will also introduce you to the next model exercise.

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