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- Title
Quantum-Mechanical Modelling of Asymmetric Opinion Polarisation in Social Networks.
- Authors
Maksymov, Ivan S.; Pogrebna, Ganna
- Abstract
We propose a quantum-mechanical model that represents a human system of beliefs as the quantised energy levels of a physical system. This model represents a novel perspective on opinion dynamics, recreating a broad range of experimental and real-world data that exhibit an asymmetry of opinion radicalisation. In particular, the model demonstrates the phenomena of pronounced conservatism versus mild liberalism when individuals are exposed to opposing views, mirroring recent findings on opinion polarisation via social media exposure. Advancing this model, we establish a robust framework that integrates elements from physics, psychology, behavioural science, decision-making theory, and philosophy. We also emphasise the inherent advantages of the quantum approach over traditional models, suggesting a number of new directions for future research work on quantum-mechanical models of human cognition and decision-making.
- Subjects
POLARIZATION (Social sciences); MEDIA exposure; SOCIAL networks; BEHAVIORAL sciences; DECISION theory
- Publication
Information (2078-2489), 2024, Vol 15, Issue 3, p170
- ISSN
2078-2489
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/info15030170