Duncan Watts

Microsoft Hires 14 Yahoo Researchers to Kick-Start New NYC Research Lab

Liz Gannes in Social on May 2, 2012 at 9:00 pm PT

Over the weekend, I reported that Duncan Watts, the noted social network researcher, had left Yahoo to join Microsoft. Turns out he’s not the only one.

Noted Social Network Researcher Duncan Watts Leaves Yahoo

Liz Gannes in Social on April 29, 2012 at 7:15 am PT

The noted social science researcher who has been at Yahoo since 2007, has left, reportedly to join Microsoft.

Avoid the Temptation of Common Sense, Says Researcher Duncan Watts (Video)

Liz Gannes in Social on April 11, 2011 at 12:12 pm PT

Social science researcher Duncan Watts says we are too trusting of common sense. We fool ourselves into thinking we can explain how influence and innovation happen, when we really have no idea.