Effect of recommending users and opinions on the network connectivity and idea generation process

Authors

Sriniwas Pandey, Binghamton University, SUNYFollow
Hiroki Sayama, Binghamton University, SUNYFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6396-303X

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2670-5864

DOI

10.22191/nejcs/vol6/iss1/1

Abstract

The growing reliance on online services underscores the crucial role of recommendation systems, especially on social media platforms seeking increased user engagement. This study investigates how recommendation systems influence the impact of personal behavioral traits on social network dynamics. It explores the interplay between homophily, users’ openness to novel ideas, and recommendation-driven exposure to new opinions. Additionally, the research examines the impact of recommendation systems on the diversity of newly generated ideas, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities in designing effective systems that balance the exploration of new ideas with the risk of reinforcing biases or filtering valuable, unconventional concepts.

Recommended Citation

Pandey, Sriniwas and Sayama, Hiroki (2024) "Effect of recommending users and opinions on the network connectivity and idea generation process," Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS): Vol. 6 : No. 1 , Article 1.
DOI: 10.22191/nejcs/vol6/iss1/1
Available at: https://orb.binghamton.edu/nejcs/vol6/iss1/1