Rumors and information spreading emerge naturally from human-to-human interaction and have a growing impact on people’s lives due to increasing and faster access to information, whether trustworthy or not. The authors study the Maki–Thompson rumor model and its variation, revealing a phase transition and providing insights into the nature of this transition.
- Guilherme Ferraz de Arruda
- Lucas G. S. Jeub
- Yamir Moreno
