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Joshua Becker, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow at Northwestern University, discusses his research on complex systems of social behavior using agent-based modeling, including his interest in complex systems and group decision making, types of methods and models used in his research, defining what a complex system is, aspects of social behavior and phenomena best studied using agent-based modeling, unexpected or surprising results, and advice to new researchers starting out in this field.
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Chapter 1: How did You Get Interested in Complex Systems and Group Decision Making?
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Chapter 2: What Types of Methods and Models do You use in Your Research?
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Chapter 3: How would You Define "Complex Systems"?
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Chapter 4: Which Aspects of Social Behavior or Phenomena are Best Studied Using Agent-Based Modeling?
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Chapter 5: Were the Results of Your Experiments Ever Unexpected or Surprising?
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Chapter 6: What Advice would You Give to New Researchers starting out in This Field?
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