Diffusion models for innovation: S-curves, networks, power laws, catastrophes, and entropy
Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
27 p.
Publication Date
4-2011
Publisher
Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences
Source Publication
Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences
Source ISSN
1090-0578
Abstract
This article considers models for the diffusion of innovation would be most relevant to the dynamics of early 21st century technologies. The article presents an overview of diffusion models and examines the adoption S-curve, network theories, difference models, influence models, geographical models, a cusp catastrophe model, and self-organizing dynamics that emanate from principles of network configuration and principles of heat diffusion. The diffusion dynamics that are relevant to information technologies and energy-efficient technologies are compared. Finally, principles of nonlinear dynamics for innovation diffusion that could be used to rehabilitate the global economic situation are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Jacobsen, Joseph J. and Guastello, Stephen J., "Diffusion models for innovation: S-curves, networks, power laws, catastrophes, and entropy" (2011). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 22.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/22
Comments
Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences, Volume 15, No. 2 (April 2011), http://www.societyforchaostheory.org/ndpls/askFILE.cgi?vol=15&iss=02&art=09&desc=PDF.