Have you ever wondered why all hipsters seem to look exactly the same? Trace explains a mathematical model explaining this phenomenon. Read More: The hipster effect: When anticonformists all look the same http://arxiv.org/pdf/1410.8001v1.pdf “In such different domains as statistical physics and spin glasses, neurosciences, social science, economics and finance, large ensemble of interacting individuals taking their decisions either in accordance (mainstream) or against (hipsters) the majority are ubiquitous.” Mathematical model explains why all hipsters look the same http://news.sciencemag.org/sifter/2014/11/mathematical-model-explains-why-all-hipsters-look-the-same “Everyone can describe the prototypical hipster: He’s 20 something years old, bearded, and riding a fixed-gear bike while sipping artisanal coffee.” The Mathematical Reason All Hipsters Look the Same http://mic.com/articles/103172/the-scientific-reason-all-hipsters-look-the-same “Ever wonder why any moderately hip town is packed with flannel-wearing cronies who chug PBR and pride themselves on being super unique, even though they're all pretty much the same? Now there's an answer, with the science to back it up.” The Hipster Music Index http://priceonomics.com/the-hipster-music-index/ “One of the most humorous generalizations about hipsters is that they like things simply because they are obscure.” The Fixie Bike Index http://blog.priceonomics.com/post/16013457968/the-fixie-bike-index “According to our data, Manhattan is actually more hipster than Brooklyn. Short of surveying the snugness of men’s pants in each borough, it’s not an easy assertion to quantify.” The Sad Science of Hipsterism http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/extreme-fear/201009/the-sad-science-hipsterism “Behold the hipster, the stylishly disaffected breed of twentysomethings whose fog of twee whimsy envelops Williamsburg and the East Village.” How to Be a Hipster, According to Math https://www.yahoo.com/style/hipsters-love-of-handlebar-mustaches-flannel-101860124273.html “Hipsters’ love of handlebar mustaches, flannel shirts, and elfin shoes, it seems, can be explained by math.” These Are the “Most Hipster” Bands, According to Science http://gawker.com/these-are-the-most-hipster-bands-according-to-scienc-1537004860 “Have you been going through life concerned that the music you listen to just might not be cool enough?” ____________________ DNews is dedicated to satisfying your curiosity and to bringing you mind-bending stories & perspectives you won't find anywhere else! New videos twice daily. Watch More DNews on TestTube http://testtube.com/dnews Subscribe now! null DNews on Twitter http://twitter.com/dnews Trace Dominguez on Twitter https://twitter.com/tracedominguez Tara Long on Twitter https://twitter.com/TaraLongest DNews on Facebook https://facebook.com/DiscoveryNews DNews on Google+ http://gplus.to/dnews Discovery News http://discoverynews.com/ Download the TestTube App: http://testu.be/1ndmmMq