Visibility and Recommendation: Imagine a group of musicians striving for popularity. When a new listener decides to follow a musician, they are more inclined to choose one who already has a significant number of followers. This tendency arises because popular musicians are more visible and frequently recommended by others.
Growth Disparity: Consequently, musicians with a large following tend to gain even more followers at a faster pace than those who are less known. Over time, this results in a few musicians becoming extremely popular, while many others remain relatively obscure.
The “Rich-Get-Richer” Effect: This scenario exemplifies the “rich-get-richer” dynamic, akin to preferential attachment, where initial advantages lead to disproportionate growth in popularity.