Research on meme transmission based on individual heterogeneity

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Jun Zhai1, Bilin Xu1

  • 1Research Center of Complex Network System and Innovation, Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, China.

Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering : MBE
|September 14, 2021
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Individual interest significantly impacts meme spread speed and range. Low system trust increases risk perception, hindering meme propagation, while interventions are less effective later on.

Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Computational Social Science
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Meme transmission is a key information dissemination method.
  • Classic infectious disease models lack specificity for meme characteristics.
  • Individual factors influence how information spreads online.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel meme transmission model incorporating individual heterogeneity.
  • To analyze the impact of individual interest, risk perception, and trust on meme propagation.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in meme transmission dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Modified the classic SEIR (Susceptible-Exposed-Infectious-Recovered) model to include three meme-specific transfer paths.
  • Developed the Individual Heterogeneity SEIR (IHSEIR) model.
  • Utilized mean-field theory to determine model equilibrium and the basic reproduction number.
  • Employed Multi-Agent simulation to analyze the effects of individual heterogeneity on meme spread.

Main Results:

  • Individual interest was identified as a critical factor influencing both the speed and range of meme propagation.
  • Low overall system trust correlated with heightened individual risk perception, negatively impacting meme dissemination.
  • Interventions demonstrated significantly reduced effectiveness in later stages of meme transmission compared to initial phases.

Conclusions:

  • Individual heterogeneity significantly shapes meme transmission dynamics.
  • Trust and risk perception are crucial factors affecting meme spread, alongside individual interest.
  • The timing and nature of interventions are critical for managing meme propagation effectively.
Keywords:
SEIR modelindividual heterogeneitymeme transmission

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