According to a recent study by Microsoft into instant messaging habits it takes only six steps to link everyone together.
The research carried out by Microsoft researchers Eric Horvitz and Jure Leskovec studied 30 billion instant messages sent using Microsoft Messenger during June 2006 and found that any two people were linked by seven or fewer acquaintances.
As reported by BBC News, Horvitz says “What we are seeing suggests that there may be a social connectivity constant for humanity.”
This research is further evidence of the social and collaborative benefits instant messaging can offer both in and outside of the enterprise through linking more and more people together.
You can get more details on the article from BBC News: Study revives six degrees theory.