August 2021
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January 2021
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October 2020
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Consensus is viewed as a proxy for truth in many discussions of science. When a consensus is formed by the independent and free deliberations of many, it is indeed a strong indicator of truth. Yet not all consensuses are independent and freely formed. We investigate the role of dependence and pressure in the formation of consensus, showing that strong polarization , external pressure, and dependence among individuals can force consensus around an issue, regardless of the underlying truth of the affirmed position. Dependence breaks consensus , often rendering it meaningless; a consensus can only be trusted to the extent that individuals are free to disagree with it.
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... Another interpretation of active information will allow to see that a data set in X , whose distribution is consistent with a probability p of reaching A, will have a local mode in the region A if I + > 0 [4], [5]. Montañez and collaborators have also used active information to analyze intention perception [6]. Díaz-Pachón and Hössjer have used active information to measure fine-tuning [7]. ...
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January 2021