3 papers
physics.soc-ph2024
Mutation mitigates finite-size effects in spatial evolutionary games
Chen Shen, Zhixue He, Lei Shi +1
Agent-based simulations are essential for studying cooperation on spatial networks. However, finite-size effects -- random fluctuations due to limited network sizes -- can cause ce…
math.DS2024
Optional participation only provides a narrow scope for sustaining cooperation
Khadija Khatun, Chen Shen, Jun Tanimoto +7
Understanding how cooperation emerges in public goods games is crucial for addressing societal challenges. While optional participation can establish cooperation without identifyin…
physics.soc-ph2024
Unbiased third-party bots lead to a tradeoff between cooperation and social payoffs
Zhixue He, Chen Shen, Lei Shi +1
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities to influence cooperative dynamics with greater applicability and control. In this paper, we examine the impact of…