In a zero-temperature Ising-like model of opinion dynamics, a single well-placed local field, or two opposed fields at the right sites, can override the random spontaneous consensus and force a predetermined majority.
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Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking, Group Decision Making and Beyond 2. Distorted Polarization and Vulnerability
In a zero-temperature Ising-like model of opinion dynamics, a single well-placed local field, or two opposed fields at the right sites, can override the random spontaneous consensus and force a predetermined majority.