Beschreibung:
Epinets presents a new way to think about social networks, which focuses on the knowledge that underlies our social interactions. Guiding readers through the web of beliefs that networked individuals have about each other and probing into what others think, this book illuminates the deeper character and influence of relationships among social network participants.
1. Introducing Epinets: Why do we need an Epistemic Model of Social Networks?
2. An Epistemic Description Language for Social Interactions and Networks
3. "What Do You Think I Think You Think About It?" Epinets as a Tool for the Study of Network Structure
4. "I Think You Think I Think You're Lying" Trust, Secrecy, Covertness and Authentication in Social Networks
5. "I Know You Think She Thinks I Trust You - But, I Don't" Moves, Tactics, and Strategies Defined and Played on Epinets
6. By Way of Conclusion: "What You May Think We Think We Are Doing Here"