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We study Hegselmann-Krause type opinion formation models with non-universal interaction and time-delayed coupling. We assume the presence of a common influencer between two different agents. Moreover, we explore two cases in which such an…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2024-07-25 Chiara Cicolani , Badis Ouahab , Cristina Pignotti

We study an opinion dynamics model that explores the competition between persuasion and compromise in a population of agents with nearest-neighbor interactions on a two-dimensional square lattice. Each agent can hold either a positive or a…

Physics and Society · Physics 2019-12-03 Fátima Velásquez-Rojas , Federico Vazquez

We study opinion dynamics over multiplex networks where agents interact with bounded confidence. Namely, two neighbouring individuals exchange opinions and compromise if their opinions do not differ by more than a given threshold. In…

Physics and Society · Physics 2018-01-30 Chris G. Antonopoulos , Yilun Shang

The original Deffuant model consists of a finite number of agents whose opinion is a number in $[0,1]$. Two socially connected agents are uniformly randomly selected at each time step and approach each other at a rate $\mu\in [0,1/2]$ if…

Probability · Mathematics 2021-12-07 Hsin-Lun Li

In this paper we consider the modeling of opinion dynamics over time dependent large scale networks. A kinetic description of the agents' distribution over the evolving network is considered which combines an opinion update based on binary…

Numerical Analysis · Mathematics 2016-04-05 Giacomo Albi , Lorenzo Pareschi , Mattia Zanella

In the area of topological and geometric treatment of phase transitions and symmetry breaking in Hamiltonian systems, in a recent paper some general sufficient conditions for these phenomena in $\mathbb{Z}_2$-symmetric systems (i.e.…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2016-11-07 Fabrizio Baroni

In this paper, the social impact theory introduced by Latan\'e is reconsidered. A fully differentiated society is considered; that is, initially every actor has their own opinion. The equivalent of Muller's ratchet guards that -- even for…

Physics and Society · Physics 2025-06-04 Krzysztof Malarz , Maciej Wołoszyn

We introduce a simple model of opinion dynamics in which binary-state agents evolve due to the influence of agents in a local neighborhood. In a single update step, a fixed-size group is defined and all agents in the group adopt the state…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2009-11-10 M. Mobilia , S. Redner

A sweep through a quantum phase transition by means of a time-dependent external parameter (e.g., pressure) entails non-equilibrium phenomena associated with a break-down of adiabaticity: At the critical point, the energy gap vanishes and…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2015-05-18 Ralf Schützhold

In this era of fast and large-scale opinion formation, a mathematical understanding of opinion evolution, a.k.a. opinion dynamics, acquires importance. Linear graph-based dynamics and bounded confidence dynamics are the two popular models…

Social and Information Networks · Computer Science 2022-12-29 Sushmitha Shree S , Avhishek Chatterjee , Krishna Jagannathan

We investigate the non-equilibrium dynamics of a three state kinetic exchange model of opinion formation, where switches between extreme states are possible, depending on the value of a parameter $q$. The mean field dynamical equations are…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2023-02-28 Kathakali Biswas , Parongama Sen

The Glauber model on a one-dimensional lattice with boundaries (for the ferromagnetic- and anti-ferromagnetic case) is considered. The large-time behaviour of the one-point function is studied. It is shown that, for any positive…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2009-11-07 Mohammad Khorrami , Amir Aghamohammadi

Opinion polarization is on the rise, causing concerns for the openness of public debates. Additionally, extreme opinions on different topics often show significant correlations. The dynamics leading to these polarized ideological opinions…

Physics and Society · Physics 2021-02-03 Fabian Baumann , Philipp Lorenz-Spreen , Igor M. Sokolov , Michele Starnini

We investigate the two-word Naming Game on two-dimensional random geometric graphs. Studying this model advances our understanding of the spatial distribution and propagation of opinions in social dynamics. A main feature of this model is…

Dynamical Systems · Mathematics 2014-07-30 Weituo Zhang , Chjan Lim , G. Korniss , B. K. Szymanski

We study pattern formation in the bounded confidence model of opinion dynamics. In this random process, opinion is quantified by a single variable. Two agents may interact and reach a fair compromise, but only if their difference of opinion…

Pattern Formation and Solitons · Physics 2015-11-06 E. Ben-Naim , A. Scheel

In this paper, we investigate the so-called ``Sznajd Model'' (SM) in one dimension, which is a simple cellular automata approach to consensus formation among two opposite opinions (described by spin up or down). To elucidate the SM…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2009-11-10 Laxmidhar Behera , Frank Schweitzer

We introduce the threshold $q$-voter opinion dynamics where an agent, facing a binary choice, can change its mind when at least $q_0$ amongst $q$ neighbors share the opposite opinion. Otherwise, the agent can still change its mind with a…

Physics and Society · Physics 2018-07-11 Allan R. Vieira , Celia Anteneodo

Phenomena which involves collective choice of many agents who are interacting with each other and choosing one of several alternatives, based on the limited information available to them, frequently show switching between two distinct…

Physics and Society · Physics 2007-05-23 Sitabhra Sinha , S. Raghavendra

Multi-particle non-equilibrium dynamics in two-channel asymmetric exclusion processes with narrow entrances is investigated theoretically. Particles move on two parallel lattices in opposite directions without changing them, while the…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2015-06-25 Ekaterina Pronina , Anatoly B. Kolomeisky

A simple model of opinion formation dynamics in which binary-state agents make up their opinions due to the influence of agents in a local neighborhood is studied using different network topologies. Each agent uses two different strategies,…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2009-11-11 A. O. Sousa , J. R. Sanchez