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Abstract
Statistical mechanics has proven to be able to capture the fundamental rules
underlying phenomena of social aggregation and opinion dynamics, well studied in disciplines
like sociology and psychology. This approach is based on the underlying paradigm
that the interesting dynamics of multi-agent systems emerge from the correct definition of
few parameters governing the evolution of each individual. Into this context, we propose
a new model of opinion dynamics based on the psychological construct named "cognitive
dissonance". Our system is made of interacting individuals, the agents, each bearing only
two dynamical variables (respectively "opinion" and "affinity") self-consistently adjusted
during time evolution. We also define two special classes of interacting entities, both acting
for a peace mediation process but via different course of action: "diplomats" and "auctoritates".
The behavior of the system with and without peace mediators (PMs) is investigated
and discussed with reference to corresponding psychological and social implications
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2009 |
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Dynamical systems meet social sciences : models of opinion dynamics.
Carletti, T. & RIGHI, S.
1/09/08 → …
Project: Research
Activities
- 1 Participation in conference
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European Conference on Complex Systems 2009
Timoteo Carletti (Contributor)
21 Sept 2009 → 25 Sept 2009Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference