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Abstract
This article simulates the propagation of disinformation in social networks stemming from diplomatic strategies. Using system dynamics and statistical analysis, the study investigates how disinformation elements interact to influence a susceptible population. Five computational simulations were run, examining the impact of bot outreach, paid campaigns, trolls, and echo chambers. The model reveals that disinformation agents effectively spread messages, with only a portion of the susceptible population unsubscribing. Significant differences emerged when considering the absence of paid outreach, bots, and trolls, highlighting the crucial role of these elements in disinformation propagation.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Aug 15, 2023
Authors
Alfredo Guzmán Rincón, Sandra Barragán Moreno, Belén Rodríguez-Canovas, Ruby Lorena Carrillo Barbosa, David Ricardo Africano Franco
Tags
disinformation
social networks
system dynamics
bots
trolls
echo chambers
psychology
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