CONTINUOUS OPINIONS AND DISCRETE ACTIONS IN OPINION DYNAMICS PROBLEMS

2007/11/30 by Andre C. R. Martins, ANDRÉ C. R. MARTINS · 1 citation
Computer Science · Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Physics and Astronomy · #Continuous modelling #Discrete time and continuous time #Dynamics (music) #Game Theory and Voting Systems #Multi-Agent Systems and Negotiation #Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence #Voter model #physics.soc-ph

paper · pdf · doi:10.1142/s0129183108012339

published as International Journal of Modern Physics C, v. 19, p. 617-624, 2008 · 10 pages, 4 figures, minor changes for improved clarity

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Abstract

A model where agents show discrete behavior regarding their actions, but have continuous opinions that are updated by interacting with other agents is presented. This new updating rule is applied to both the voter and Sznajd models for interaction between neighbors, and its consequences are discussed. The appearance of extremists is naturally observed and it seems to be a characteristic of this model.

Citations

• Contrarian deterministic effects on opinion dynamics: “the hung elections scenario”
• Mixing beliefs among interacting agents

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