Six Degrees of Separation

Six Degrees of Separation tests the theory that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person by linking through no more than six people. The experiment begins by asking 40 random strangers from around the world to all deliver a piece of mail to the same person in Boston, but the catch is that they cannot send it directly to that person. It must arrive at that person’s address by passing through the hands of six people or less.

The documentary goes beyond the experiment, delving into the broader implications of the theory. It explores how the very existence of such interconnectedness may suggest that nature is governed by laws that organize everything in existence. By studying these networks of human connection, scientists might uncover solutions to long-standing mysteries, shedding light on patterns and systems that previously seemed far beyond the limits of human comprehension.