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We developed two new models for opinion dynamics: the heterogeneous voter model (HVM) and the partisan voter model (PVM). The HVM shows slower consensus, while the PVM leads to preference-aligned states, with consensus time scaling exponentially with population size.

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Area of Science:

Sociophysics
Computational Social Science
Statistical Mechanics

Background:

Classic voter models simplify opinion dynamics.
Real-world populations exhibit individual differences in opinion change rates and preferences.
Understanding consensus formation in diverse populations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce and analyze the Heterogeneous Voter Model (HVM) and the Partisan Voter Model (PVM).
Investigate the impact of agent heterogeneity and fixed preferences on opinion dynamics and consensus.
Compare model predictions with the classic voter model.

Main Methods:

Agent-based modeling approach.
Development of the HVM with intrinsic state-change rates.
Development of the PVM with fixed opinion preferences.
Mathematical analysis in the mean-field limit and for finite populations.

Main Results:

The HVM significantly increases the time to reach consensus compared to the classic voter model.
In the PVM's mean-field limit, agents align with their intrinsic preferences.
For finite populations, the PVM exhibits consensus, with time scaling exponentially with population size due to discrete fluctuations.

Conclusions:

Agent heterogeneity (HVM) slows down consensus formation.
Fixed preferences (PVM) lead to stable, preference-aligned states.
Finite population effects in the PVM can drive consensus, but at an exponentially increasing time cost.