| Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences, Vol. 15, Iss. 2, Apr, 2011, pp. 307-333 @2011 Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences Diffusion Models for Innovation: S-curves, Networks, Power Laws, Catastrophes, and Entropy 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. Keywords: creativity, innovation, diffusion, network, power law, catastrophe, entropy |