What is the six degrees of separation theory and what does it have to do with mathematics?

In a world with a population of over eight billion people, is it possible to trace a social connection between any two random individuals with just 'six degrees of separation'? An international team of mathematicians tested this famous theory, and the results were astonishing. Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon, the unofficial representative of this unusual social concept, might be just as surprised: experts have confirmed that it indeed takes an average of six degrees of separation to establish a connection between any two people. Yes, in the game called 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon,' participants must find a link between any actor and Kevin Bacon through actors they have worked with, within no more than six steps. And the connection indeed exists.

June 26, 2024