Abstract:Cognitive dissonance is well-understood as a significant psychological motivator of behaviour. It can be experienced vicariously when a member of one's social group acts inconsistently to expectations. In this paper we explore the network implications from individuals reconciling cognitive friction when their neighbours hold alternative views. Through agent-based modelling, we introduce a framework to explore the sensitivity of behaviour on social network structure, in response to vicarious dissonance. The mod… Show more
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