2023/11/27 by Yasuko Kawahata, Kawahata, Yasuko
Physics and Astronomy · Psychology · Social Sciences · #Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI) #Complex Network Analysis Techniques #Computer science #FOS: Computer and information sciences #FOS: Physical sciences #Focus (optics) #Internet privacy #Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence #Optics #Physics #Physics and Society (physics.soc-ph) #Polarization (electrochemistry) #Psychology #Social Media and Politics #Social media #World Wide Web
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2401.01349
openalex publication_date 2023/11/27 · openalex created_date 2024/01/05 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
The study investigates the role of 'superspreaders' in shaping opinions within networks, distinguishing three types: A, B, and C. Type A has a significant influence in shaping opinions, Type B acts as a counterbalance to A, and Type C functions like media, providing an objective viewpoint and potentially regulating A and B's influence. The research uses a confidence coefficient and z-score to survey superspreaders' behaviors, with a focus on the conditions affecting group dynamics and opinion formation, including environmental factors and forgetfulness over time. The findings offer insights for improving online communication security and understanding social influence. This paper is partially an attempt to utilize "Generative AI" and was written with educational intent. There are currently no plans for it to become a peer-reviewed paper.