Yeah I think it’s an empirical question what fraction of upside is explained by weak ties.
Paul Graham wrote this essay which identifies weak ties as one of the 2 main factors behind the success of startup hubs. He also says that “one of the most distinctive things about startup hubs is the degree to which people help one another out, with no expectation of getting anything in return”.
Yeah I think it’s an empirical question what fraction of upside is explained by weak ties.
Paul Graham wrote this essay which identifies weak ties as one of the 2 main factors behind the success of startup hubs. He also says that “one of the most distinctive things about startup hubs is the degree to which people help one another out, with no expectation of getting anything in return”.