IBM researchers last year all but validated the 6 degrees of separation theory by analysing records of 30 billion electronic conversations between 180 million people all over the world. The results indicated that each of the earth's 6.6 billion people is connected to anyone else on the planet by a string of less than 6.6 individuals. And what's .6 between friends?Doing it slightly tougher are the finalists in the 6 Beers of Separation competition. With just 18 days and 12,000 worthless Australian pesos, these intrepid little bastards are traveling half a world away to track down their creative heroes, all in six steps or less. Follow their progress right now at the exclusive 6BOS room at vbs.tv. Heaps of new content has just been uploaded for your viewing pleasure. And root for them ok? After all, we're all connected, am I right?
