Entropy | |
The Polarization of the Coupling Strength of Interdependent Networks Stimulates Cooperation | |
Peican Zhu1  Jinzhuo Liu2  Yunchen Peng2  Yong Yu2  | |
[1] School of Artificial Intelligence, Optics and Electronics (iOPEN), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, China;School of Software, Yunnan University, Kunming 650504, China; | |
关键词: evolutionary game theory; cooperation; interdependent network; coevolution; | |
DOI : 10.3390/e24050694 | |
来源: DOAJ |
【 摘 要 】
We introduce a mixed network coupling mechanism and study its effects on how cooperation evolves in interdependent networks. This mechanism allows some players (conservative-driven) to establish a fixed-strength coupling, while other players (radical-driven) adjust their coupling strength through the evolution of strategy. By means of numerical simulation, a hump-like relationship between the level of cooperation and conservative participant density is revealed. Interestingly, interspecies interactions stimulate polarization of the coupling strength of radical-driven players, promoting cooperation between two types of players. We thus demonstrate that a simple mixed network coupling mechanism substantially expands the scope of cooperation among structured populations.
【 授权许可】
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