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Stephen Downes

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Bruce Hoppe describes an effect, 'closure', in networks that is similar to what I would classify under 'groups'. "the chapter on Closure, which I would sum up with these two points: 1. The peer pressure created by closed networks builds commitment and productivity. 2. The peer pressure created by closed networks reinforces groupthink and promotes mindless stereotypes." See slide 29 in this chapter from Ron Burt.

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