Growth of weak ties!

“This rapid growth of weak ties can be a very good thing. Soci-ologists  have  long  found  that  ‘weak  ties’ greatly  expand  your ability to solve problems. For example, if you’re looking for a job and ask your friends, they won’t be much help; they’re too similar to you, and thus probably won’t have any leads that you don’t already have yourself. Remote acquaintances will be much more useful,  because  they’re  farther  afield,  yet  still  socially  intimate enough to want to help you out.”