Bursts

"Bursts" explores groundbreaking research that uncovers predictable patterns in human behavior, challenging previous assumptions of randomness. Using extensive data from our digital world, Albert Laszlo Barabási demonstrates that human activity occurs in short, intense episodes called "bursts," which are consistent across various phenomena—from communication to social movements. Through compelling stories and wide-ranging examples, the book reveals how these patterns offer new insights into understanding, and perhaps predicting, human actions.