Dr. Nicholas Christakis is a Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale. He is known for his research on the influence of social networks in determining behaviors and health phenomena in human populations. He explores how social factors affect biological and social functioning, illustrating that behaviors like smoking, happiness, and obesity can spread through social ties. Christakis also delves into the biological and evolutionary basis for why humans form social networks and how these structures affect individuals and societies. He joins Nick for a conversation about his work, particularly the insight in his recent book, Blueprint.

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