Agent-Based Models (Part 1)

John Carlos Baez

Thu Jul 06 2023

I’m working with Nate Osgood and other folks to develop better modeling tools for epidemiologists. Right now we’re trying to develop a category-based framework for agent-based models. It’s a bit tough since many different techniques are used in such models, without yet an overarching discipline—Nate likened it to the ‘wild West’. I have a lot to learn, but I thought I should start keeping notes on our conversations.

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This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://johncarlosbaez.wordpress.com/2023/07/06/agent-based-models-part-1/