INEQUALITIES IN COMPLEX NETWORKS

Fariba Karimi (Personal webpage)

Structural inequality is one of the important manifestations of social inequalities in which institutions, policies, and societies create systems of privilege that are structural barriers to equality and inclusiveness. Structural inequalities emerge and evolve in complex multi-dimensional social networks. With the rise of artificial intelligence and algorithms in decision-making processes, such inequalities are being reinforced and exacerbated in a non-linear, complex manner that is difficult to tackle. To tackle such timely issues, we need a complexity science approach and interdisciplinary teams more than ever. I will provide some highlights of our recent efforts in addressing these issues.