Stochastic events can explain sustained clustering and polarisation of opinions in social networks

Abstract Understanding the processes underlying development and persistence of polarised opinions has been one of the key challenges in social networks for more than two decades. While plausible mechanisms have been suggested, they assume quite specialised interactions between individuals or groups...

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Main Authors: Scott A. Condie, Corrine M. Condie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80353-7

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