2 papers
cs.SI2026
Emergence of Stereotypes and Affective Polarization from Belief Network Dynamics
Ozgur Can Seckin, Rachith Aiyappa, Madalina Vlasceanu +3
Our belief systems are shaped by social processes, such as observations and influence, and by cognitive processes, such as the drive for internal coherence. These processes steer h…
cs.SI2025
Modeling the amplification of epidemic spread by individuals exposed to misinformation on social media
Matthew R. DeVerna, Francesco Pierri, Yong-Yeol Ahn +3
Understanding how misinformation affects the spread of disease is crucial for public health, especially given recent research indicating that misinformation can increase vaccine he…