Better be third then second in a search for a majority opinion

2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/18940Monte Carlo simulations of a Sznajd model show that if a near-consensus is formed out of four initially equally widespread opinions, the one which at intermediate times is second in the number of adherents usually loses out against the third-placed opinion.Two pages, no figureStatistical MechanicsBetter be third then second in a search for a majority opiniontext