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Samin Aref

Assistant professor teaching streaming data science at the University of Toronto. Collaborated with Zachary Neal on research identifying hidden coalitions in the U.S. House of Representatives using bill co-sponsorship data.

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Oct 9, 2024 • 30min

Mathematics & Political Coalitions

Join Andrea Mock, a data scientist at Aura, Gunnar Carlsson, a former Stanford professor, Samin Aref, a university assistant professor, and Zachary Neal, a psychology professor as they explore the intersection of mathematics and political coalitions. They discuss how simplicial complexes can model coalition stability, the nuances of cluster analysis in the U.S. House, and uncover hidden coalitions through bill co-sponsorship data. Their fascinating insights reveal the complex dynamics driving political alliances amidst the current election landscape.