n the two previous posts in this series of Twitter visualizations, we’ve looked at the growth of patient communities and the dynamics and centralityof one of them. This time we will take a deeper look at the people who make up these communities.

From looking at the visualization below, one can think of them as virtual communities set in space like constellations of stars but with people orbiting one another. The laws of physics still apply, but gravity has become a function of conversations. Conversation is gravity. Boundaries are broken down. Traditional barriers like location, profession, demographics, physical abilities and conditions will not stop you from joining in. The world is flattening. And because many traditional hierarchies and perceptions are eroding as a consequence of healthcare social media, new types of communication and communities are emerging. Twitter is the new melting pot of ideas, people, and disruptive innovation.

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