Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between network structure and the spread of pathogens, ideas, or computer viruses?
A) The structure of the underlying network is irrelevant to the spreading process; the only factor that matters is the inherent contagiousness of the agent (virus or idea).
B) Biological diseases spread through contact networks, whereas digital viruses and social phenomena spread randomly without following any specific network topology.
C) The contact network serves as the transmission medium for spreading processes, meaning that the network's topology significantly determines the speed, reach, and pattern of the diffusion.
D) Spreading phenomena are strictly limited to biological systems (like the SARS outbreak), and network science concepts cannot be effectively applied to digital or social contexts.
E) None of the above.
Original idea by: Augusto Cruz
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