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Read the paper here for free: And here is a less technical blog post for a more general reader: @AaltoUniversity 2/2.

What if #herd_immunity isn’t just about how many people are immune, but how they’re 'spatially' connected? We show how the topology and geometry of social networks influence the dynamics of herd immunity, whether it arises from infection or #vaccination. 1/2

We were here on the Iranian plateau before Moses spoke to God, before Judas turned on Jesus. We were a people long before flags were raised in Washington or false claims were made in Jerusalem. #Iran is no invention—it is the memory of civilization itself. And will remain so!.

Until justice is done, Iranians will—and must—defend themselves, standing firm against those who come like wild beasts to destroy. 3/3.

The loss of innocent lives under Israeli bombardment is tragic enough, but the silence surrounding it is haunting. When global institutions turn away, they don’t just fail—they legitimize what is happening. No peace can grow from such silence. 2/3.

Today was the opening of the #ICSSI in Copenhagen—a remarkable gathering. But, for the first time in my life, I found myself unable to hear a word in a conference. My mind remained fixed—utterly and immovably—on the faces of those I love in #Iran. 1/3.

"The word Fascism has now no meaning except in so far as it signifies ‘something not desirable’. The words democracy, socialism, freedom, patriotic, realistic, justice, have each of them several different meanings which cannot be reconciled with one another." . George Orwell 1946.

RT @TheAcademy: The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi for IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS! #Oscars….

The most fun image & video creation tool in the world is here. Try it for free in the Grok App.

مهدی موسوی، منجم و روایتگر علم در برنامه ۱۰۰۱.

RT @net_science: Story Arcs, Success and Diffusion of Turkish TV Dramas

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End your January on a high note! Join us at the Pioneer Centre for AI for two thought-provoking talks and insightful discussions. 1) Large-Scale Network Embeddings by Christian Djurhuus.2) Measuring polarization by Mikko Kivelä .

Why does the narrative of evil in the West still revolve around Nazis? It feels like an overused trope, overlooking other forms of wrongdoing in the world. This obsession feels not only peculiar but also susceptible to manipulation.

RT @SciCocktailsCPH: Why are physicists studying string theory? On March 11, theoretical physicist, mathematician and world-renowned string….

RT @CSAalto: BSc or MSc degree student, come to work with us on summer 2025. The application form will be open from January 7th to Januar….

To a year where every dream dares to breathe, and every breath dares to dream. Happy New Year 🎊.

Hisham, I just finished My Friends, and I’m in awe. Such a narrative! Hossam’s final letters, in particular, evoked a profound sense of home and family for me. It’s rare for a story to resonate this deeply. Thank you for writing it. @hishamjmatar

This model combines local and global homophily, differentiating between strong homophily in close-knit groups and weak homophily in broader communities. Useful for analyzing homophily at finer levels and studying information spread, disease transmission, and influence dynamics.

By applying our model to diverse real-world datasets, we demonstrated its ability to capture fine-grained patterns in networks. The insights go beyond theory—they have real implications for designing better public health interventions and optimizing information campaigns.