Agent_Zero, Contagion, Stochastic Processes, Networks, Generative Social Science

Abstract

[eng] In this thesis I explore a theoretical neurocognitivly ground agent put forth by Joshua Epstein to advance social science research. In particular I begin to develop a proba- bilistic framework in which theoretical predictions can be made about the dynamics of Agent Zero. Furthermore, I study the collective behavior of an ensemble of Ep- stein's agents and compare the results with a modified version.