Networks were just a tiny part of life until I really thought about Anna Nagurney’s ideas. In The Science-Spanning Disciplines it is evident that networks take so many various forms and each network functions differently according to their form. For instance, GPS is used almost everyday for so many people. I know that I would have difficulty getting to new places without my phone GPS, but I never thought about it as a network. The subway system in New York City is an entire transportation network that moves millions of people a day, and often times there are network errors that need corrections. For example, when the subways do not communicate correctly, there can be delays or train switches. These networks are vital to our daily lives and often go unappreciated.
Nagurney goes on to discuss the various types of networks as well as list examples of them. She breaks down transportation networks, energy, water, and communication networks as well. These systems are incredible and constantly evolving as we discover and adapt to new technologies.
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Glad that the readings opened your eyes to the networks around us!