Finally, after weeks, I have the time and the energy to post complex content. I wrote the essay below for a online course on network analysis. The overall experience was great as I discovered a world of possibilities for the discipline; any type of connection: power , conspiracy, social or knowledge network can be analyzed with the same underlining theory.
Abstract
I wish to propose a network model to map the knowledge and ideas of the people contained in Wikipedia. The methodology of the creation of the dataset is generic and can be re-applied to any category of Wikipedia. The algorithms used were successful in identifying the clusters and to provide some insights on the dynamics of knowledge. The analysis is performed by utilizing different metrics such as modularity, weighted degrees and eccentricity. A small world test according to the Watts and Strogatz model is performed as well. You can find a printable and zoomable version of the full map here or the high res image here.
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