Dynamical affinity in opinion dynamics modelling
Physics and Society
2009-09-29 v2 Space Physics
Abstract
We here propose a model to simulate the process of opinion formation, which accounts for the mutual affinity between interacting agents. Opinion and affinity evolve self-consistently, manifesting a highly non trivial interplay. A continuous transition is found between single and multiple opinion states. Fractal dimension and signature of critical behaviour are also reported. A rich phenomenology is presented and discussed with reference to corresponding psychological implications.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/0701204,
title = {Dynamical affinity in opinion dynamics modelling},
author = {Franco Bagnoli and Timoteo Carletti and Duccio Fanelli and Alessio Guarino and Andrea Guazzini},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0701204},
year = {2009}
}