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A winning strategy

Introducing connections between two distinct networks can tip the balance of power — at times enhancing the weaker system. The properties of the nodes that are linked together often determine which network claims the competitive advantage.

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Figure 1: Connecting two networks.

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D'Souza, R. A winning strategy. Nature Phys 9, 212–213 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys2571

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