Advancements in transportation and communication have created fast-changing interpersonal networks, adding complexity to social dynamics. This thesis explores social dynamics in time-varying networks, focusing on their co-evolution and control strategies. We propose an analytical framework integrating opinion dynamics and recommendation systems, revealing filter bubble formation and opinion polarization. Further, we design reinforcement learning-based propagation strategies for both the proposed framework and competitive propagation between adversarial groups. Lastly, we address epidemic control through network manipulation, including link removal and transportation flow restrictions, validated via COVID-19 data from Germany.
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Advancements in transportation and communication have created fast-changing interpersonal networks, adding complexity to social dynamics. This thesis explores social dynamics in time-varying networks, focusing on their co-evolution and control strategies. We propose an analytical framework integrating opinion dynamics and recommendation systems, revealing filter bubble formation and opinion polarization. Further, we design reinforcement learning-based propagation strategies for both the proposed...
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