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Using mathematics to study how people influence each other's opinions
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People sometimes change their opinions when they discuss things with other people. Researchers study mathematical models of opinions to explore how people influence each other through their social interactions. In today's digital world, these models can help us learn how to promote accurate information and reduce unwanted influence. In this article, we discuss a simple mathematical model of opinion changes. We briefly describe what opinion models can tell us and how researchers try to make them more realistic.
Comment: This article is written for teenagers and preteens. Revised version
Comment: This article is written for teenagers and preteens. Revised version