Models, entropy and information of temporal social networks

Kun Zhao, Márton Karsai, Ginestra Bianconi

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Abstract (may include machine translation)

Temporal social networks are characterized by heterogeneous duration of contacts, which can either follow a power-law distribution, such as in face-to-face interactions, or a Weibull distribution, such as in mobile-phone communication. Here we model the dynamics of face-to-face interaction and mobile phone communication by a reinforcement dynamics, which explains the data observed in these different types of social interactions. We quantify the information encoded in the dynamics of these networks by the entropy of temporal networks. Finally, we show evidence that human dynamics is able to modulate the information present in social network dynamics when it follows circadian rhythms and when it is interfacing with a new technology such as the mobile-phone communication technology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTemporal Networks
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages95-117
Number of pages23
ISBN (Print)9783642364600
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameUnderstanding Complex Systems
ISSN (Print)1860-0832
ISSN (Electronic)1860-0840

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