In its peaceful nature and uncertain outcome, Scotland’s independence vote stands out
Scotland’s independence referendum stands out from most other such votes in two ways: its peaceful nature and doubt as to its outcome.
Internet and Technology
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Younger Americans and Public Libraries
How those under 30 engage with libraries and think about libraries’ role in their lives and communities
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Moonlighting is less common now, despite what you might have heard
Contrary to conventional wisdom, working multiple jobs has become less common over the past two decades.
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The ‘Spiral of Silence’ on Social Media
Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms did not provide new outlets for the discussion of the Snowden-NSA revelations and people who thought their social media friends disagreed with them were less likely to discuss the issues in face-to-face gatherings, as well as online forums
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Social Media and the ‘Spiral of Silence’
Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms did not provide new outlets for the discussion of the Snowden-NSA revelations. People who thought their social media friends disagreed with them were less likely to discuss the issues in person and online.
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Public library engagement in the United States
An overview of three years of research into Americans’ relationships with public libraries in the digital age.
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Reshaping the workplace: Tech-related jobs that didn’t exist (officially, at least) 15 years ago
Technological change already has reshaped the U.S. workforce — creating new job categories while others fade away.
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Key Insights: Expert Views on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and the Future of Jobs
Experts in fields ranging from computer science to marketing to social science share their insights on what future impacts AI/robotics will have on jobs
