Emergence of hierarchy in networked endorsement dynamics [Applied Mathematics]

Many social and biological systems are characterized by enduring hierarchies, including those organized around prestige in academia, dominance in animal groups, and desirability in online dating. Despite their ubiquity, the general mechanisms that explain the creation and endurance of such hierarchies are not well understood. We introduce a generative model...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - April 13, 2021 Category: Science Authors: Mari Kawakatsu, Philip S. Chodrow, Nicole Eikmeier, Daniel B. Larremore Tags: Applied Mathematics Physical Sciences Source Type: research