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The “Taylor Effect”: Exploring Collective Behavior Through the Lens of Taylor Swift's Influence

Being a recent fan of football, and after watching my first-ever superbowl, it was hard not to notice the full 54 seconds of screen time popstar Taylor Swift received during the 3-hour game. It was clear to me that there was a buzz about the “Taylor Effect”. This term has been coined to depict the… Read more The “Taylor Effect”: Exploring Collective Behavior Through the Lens of Taylor Swift's Influence

"Enemy of My Enemy" in Soccer: The Complex Dynamics of UEFA Champions League's Group F Finale

The idea of, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend,” can often be found true in the context of war and conflict, as we saw when discussing the weak balance theorem in class. However, in the world of soccer, particularly in the nail-biting drama of this year’s UEFA Champions League’s Group F, this saying… Read more "Enemy of My Enemy" in Soccer: The Complex Dynamics of UEFA Champions League's Group F Finale