A New Model Explains How People Choose Friends and Social Connections
Published on: March 4, 2026, 3:38 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Navigating the ever-changing landscape of human connections is a complex challenge. A new computational framework, SEMO, models how individuals balance maintaining trusted relationships with exploring new ones. By integrating insights from sociology, evolutionary theory, and computer science, SEMO sheds light on how we build and manage our social networks over time, offering a novel perspective on cooperation and influence.
