[glesperance]

> 2. the tipping point theory as a whole is a bit dodgy (see below). > (#) Good article on Debunking of tipping point theory - http://www.fastcompany.com/641124/tipping-point-toast

It seems to me that the article doesn't debunk at all the existence of a tipping point in social networks phenomenons.

In fact, it clearly states that it is the law of the fews, "that rare, highly connected people shape the world", that seem to be inexistent in Watts experiments.

If trends are really like forest fires, then there is a tipping point ; it is just not required to have these highly connected people on board to reach it.