We live in the age of connections. Our phones, apps, and other digital tools track everything from our social interactions to our work habits, linking us to networks that shape our daily lives. Through networks, we keep up with friends on social media, enjoy curated content, and use AI to streamline our work. And behind it all is a tremendous amount of data — the backbone of these powerful systems.

Connecting the Dots uncovers how every swipe turns into a data point, which then connects with millions of other data points that are ultimately transformed into powerful insight. By following these data points along their journey, the book reveals how networks — whether social, professional, or technological — emerge, evolve, and sometimes disappear. While the world of networks is vast and often complicated, Connecting the Dots breaks it down with fun and entertaining examples that explore everything from love triangles among the Hollywood elite to the fate of Game of Thrones characters. 

At its core, this book is quite literally about connecting the dots — understanding how the constant flow of data feeds algorithms that impact and influence our lives in ways we hardly realize. Whether you’re curious about the science behind viral trends and social media influencers or the networks that shape our cities, this book makes sense of it all in an engaging, relatable way. By the end, you’ll be thinking like a data scientist, seeing networks in every facet of your life and realizing how they can solve problems (and sometimes create problems) that impact us as individuals and as global citizens. Buckle up—this journey into the heart of the digital age is as insightful as it is delightful!