Rensselaer researchers provide insight into the impacts of too much communication
Friday, September 24, 2010 - 06:42
in Psychology & Sociology
Individuals within a networked system coordinate their activities by communicating to each other information such as their position, speed, or intention. At first glance, it seems that more of this communication will increase the harmony and efficiency of the network. However, scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have found that this is only true if the communication and its subsequent action are immediate...