150 friends

If I have 1,300 friends on facebook, does that mean I have, like, 1,300 friends? Not according to Robin Dunbar and the good folks at NPR. Listen to this story about why our brains can only handle 150 friends.

The history of myspace

Back in the olden days, human beings used to use a bizarre form of communication known as "myspace." Learn more about this odd mating ritual/music-sharing service, on the Planet Money Podcast.

Listen now, or download on itunes. The itunes release date was 5/3/11.

Social Networks

How much do you affect the behavior of your friends? How much do they affect your behavior? Both answers are probably more than you think. The On Point podcast this week interviews Nicholas Christakis & James Fowler, the coauthors of Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives -- How Your Friends' Friends' Friends Affect Everything You Feel, Think, and Do.

Listen now, or download on itunes. The itunes release date was 2/23/11.

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