Sometimes people will comment that it is a "small world" when they coincidentally meet the friend of a friend. Research into the "small world problem" demonstrates that
A) networks do not reach as far as was believed in the past.
B) employment agencies are more effective than networks at directing people toward jobs.
C) social networking is a thing of the past; it is now out of date.
D) networks make the world seem a lot smaller than many might think.

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Research into the "small world problem" shows that networks do in fact reach far and wide, connecting people through surprisingly short paths of connections. This is why people often comment that it is a "small world" when they discover connections with people they never expected to be linked to.

Sometimes People Will Comment That It Is a "Small World