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Predilection for Prediction ?

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        Predilection for Prediction? 
      
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        The aim of all science is prediction, and network architecture may have predictive value, 
        Barabasi added. For example, a map of spreading HIV can reveal the future course of AIDS 
        to an epidemiologist. Likewise, a map of the Internet today may predict how it will look 
        tomorrow -- or in the next millennium. However, this assertion by Barabasi and his 
        coworkers was met with skepticism by Pew's Jones. 
      
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        "I have trouble believing they can predict how the Internet will grow," Jones said. "For 
        instance, while the wired Web is one thing, how do you map the wireless Web 
      
      
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        ? If the Internet is evolving, it is away from wires and hardware." 
      
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        Regardless, Barabasi postulates a common foundation for all networks. "Metabolic 
        organization is not only identical for all living organisms, but complies with the design 
        principles of robust and error-tolerant networks," he explained. "This may represent a 
        common blueprint." 
      
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