Hipsters

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Spreading idea

Visualizing expression of views in a small world network. Inspired by The hipster effect. It is not complete. You can play around though. Source is here.



We will setup a small world network similar to Watts–Strogatz model. Remember, Neighbor Size is an even number.
Input is not a number!
Input is not a number!

Set fraction of hipsters

Set rewiring probability





Click on nodes (anywhere near a node) to cycle between states. Neutral is gray. Other two colors present opposite views. Save to reuse the seed.



Expression tendency tells how likely a node will express its view. Ideally, it should be drawn from a distribution. Right now, its a constant and mostly just speeds up/slows down things.


Set expression tendency