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Opinion dynamics in networks with heterogeneous confidence and influence

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  • Liang, Haili
  • Yang, Yiping
  • Wang, Xiaofan

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We propose a discrete-time model of opinion dynamics. The neighborhood relationship is decided by confidence radius and influence radius of each agent. We investigate the influence of heterogeneity in confidence/influence distribution on the behavior of the network. The simulations suggest that the heterogeneity of single confidence or influence networks can promote the opinions to achieve consensus. It is shown that the heterogeneous influence radius systems converge in fewer time steps and more often in finite time than the heterogeneous confidence radius systems. We find that heterogeneity does not always promote consensus, and there is an optimal heterogeneity so that the relative size of the largest consensus cluster reaches maximum in heterogeneous confidence and influence networks.

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  • Liang, Haili & Yang, Yiping & Wang, Xiaofan, 2013. "Opinion dynamics in networks with heterogeneous confidence and influence," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 392(9), pages 2248-2256.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:phsmap:v:392:y:2013:i:9:p:2248-2256
    DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2013.01.008
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