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decodedMay 22, 2023

Assessing the effects of generation using age-period-cohort analysis

In this piece, we demonstrate how to conduct age-period-cohort analysis, a statistical tool, to determine the effects of generation.
reportFeb 24, 2023

5. Closing thoughts on human agency

The following respondents wrote contributions that consider a wide range of issues tied to the future of human agency. Henning Schulzrinne, Internet Hall of Fame member and co-chair of the Internet Technical Committee of the IEEE, said, “Agency and recourse are privileges now and they are likely to become more so. By 2035, automated decision-making […]
reportFeb 24, 2023

2. Expert essays on human agency and digital life (continued)

We are heading for a shift to significant control by AI systems that subordinate human agency to increasingly aware AI David Barnhizer, a professor of law emeritus and author of “Human Rights as a Strategic System,” wrote, “Various futurists project that AI systems will or already are developing an internal version of what I think […]
reportSep 12, 2023

2. Religious identity

Across five of the six countries surveyed, virtually all respondents identify with a religion. And even in Singapore, the lone exception, about eight-in-ten adults identify with Buddhism, Christianity, Islam or another religious tradition. But for most people in the region, these religious identities are not just about religion. Indeed, most adults who claim a religion […]
short readsDec 5, 2022

Key facts about China’s declining population

China has had the world’s largest population since at least 1950 but is now projected to experience an absolute decline as early as 2023.
short readsApr 18, 2023

Who pays, and doesn’t pay, federal income taxes in the U.S.?

Since 2000, there has been a downward trend in average effective tax rates for all but the richest taxpayers.
reportAug 10, 2023

1. How Americans see the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Most U.S. adults (81%) say Martin Luther King Jr. has had a positive impact on the country, with 47% saying King has had a very positive impact. Some 38% say their own views on racial equality have been influenced by King’s legacy a great deal or a fair amount. King’s impact on the country By […]
short readsFeb 9, 2023

Key facts as India surpasses China as the world’s most populous country

India is poised to become the world’s most populous country this year; its population has more than doubled since 1950.
reportAug 9, 2023

Why Some Americans Do Not See Urgency on Climate Change

As the Earth’s temperature continues to rise, climate change remains a lower priority for some Americans, and a subset of the public rejects that it’s happening at all. To better understand the perspectives of those who see less urgency to address climate change, the Center conducted a series of in-depth interviews designed to provide deeper insight into the motivations and views of those most skeptical about climate change.
data essayApr 4, 2023

Methodology

This analysis is based on 1,314 school district mission statements that are publicly available on school district websites. The data was collected by searching the websites of 1,500 regular public school districts. School districts across the country may label or describe their mission statements using a variety of different terms. For the purposes of this […]