Benjamin Franklin's Social Network Analysis

The video discusses a project applying social network analysis to Benjamin Franklin's extensive correspondence, revealing his vast international network. Carolyn Winterer, the project's principal investigator, challenges the notion of Franklin as a lone genius by highlighting his global connections. The video speculates on how Franklin might engage with social media if he were alive today.

What is the main focus of the project discussed in the video?

• Investigating the origins of the internet

• Applying social network analysis to Benjamin Franklin's life

• Analyzing modern social media trends

• Studying the history of early American music

Approximately how many letters did Benjamin Franklin write?

• 20,000 to 25,000

• 15,000 to 20,000

• 10,000 to 15,000

• 5,000 to 10,000

What is one of the key challenges the project poses to the traditional view of Franklin?

• That he only wrote to people in America

• That he was not interested in science

• That he never traveled outside America

• That he was a solitary genius

Which region did Franklin receive letters from, indicating his wide network?

• South America

• North Africa

• Australia

• East Asia

How long did Franklin spend in London, contributing to his international network?

• 20 to 25 years

• 10 to 15 years

• 15 to 20 years

• 5 to 10 years

If Franklin were alive today, which social media platform would he likely use?

• LinkedIn

• Instagram

• Snapchat

• Facebook

What humorous hashtag might Franklin use today?

• #RevolutionaryIdeas

• #FoundingFather

• #ElectricityKite

• #ColonialLife