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reportNov 20, 2019

Appendix B: How the hardship scales were created and coded

Connectivity scale coding Three items were used to create the persistent connectivity hardship scale. Two questions were asked of mobile users (owners and sharers), and one question was asked of non-users. If an individual’s response on any item related to connectivity was coded as hardship, the individual was considered to have a persistent connectivity issue. […]
reportNov 15, 2019

2. Americans concerned, feel lack of control over personal data collected by both companies and the government

Americans leave traces of their activities, preferences and personal information in many places, both online and off. And this personal data can be fodder for both companies and the government alike. This chapter explores the public’s own experiences and attitudes about their personal data and finds that large shares are worried about the amount of […]
reportNov 20, 2019

Mobile Divides in Emerging Economies

As ownership of mobile phones, especially smartphones, spreads rapidly across the globe, there are still notable numbers of people in emerging economies who don’t have access to mobile phones. And even phone owners struggle with connectivity, costs and security issues.
reportDec 5, 2019

China’s Economic Growth Mostly Welcomed in Emerging Markets, but Neighbors Wary of Its Influence

More countries still name the U.S. as the foremost economic power than say the same of China. And, even in nations that welcome China’s economic growth, few feel similarly about its growing military might.
data essayOct 5, 2020

In U.S. and UK, Globalization Leaves Some Feeling ‘Left Behind’ or ‘Swept Up’

Focus groups held across the two nations reveal the degree to which Americans and Britons see common challenges to local and national identity.
reportAug 22, 2019

1. Social activities, information seeking on subjects like health and education top the list of mobile activities

The survey asked mobile phone users about 10 activities they might do on their mobile phones. First, it included four activities that may be social in nature, including: sending text messages, taking pictures or video, posting pictures or videos to social media, and posting thoughts on social media. Second, it asked people whether they have […]
reportFeb 21, 2020

2. Broader thoughts from key experts on the future of democracy at a time of digital disruption

The following expert contributions offer deep, broad insights that represent the diversity of thought expressed by leading expert commentators in this canvassing. If we develop guardrails, the core elements of democracy will be strengthened Amy Webb, founder of the Future Today Institute, wrote, “There are too many variables in play to predict just one plausible […]
reportJun 30, 2020

3. Power dynamics play a key role in problems and innovation

Many of the experts in this canvassing said power dynamics play a key role in technology development and social and civic innovation and have substantial impact in regard to broad societal issues. These experts highlighted the discrepancies they see in regard to who has access to power and who controls the instruments of power. Some […]
short readsJan 25, 2019

Venezuelans have little trust in national government, say economy is in poor shape

Only a third of Venezuelans trust their national government. Venezuelans’ evaluations of their national economy have worsened since 2013.
reportFeb 18, 2021

Experts Say the ‘New Normal’ in 2025 Will Be Far More Tech-Driven, Presenting More Big Challenges

A plurality of experts think sweeping societal change will make life worse for most people. Still, a portion believe things will be better in a ‘tele-everything’ world.

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Appendix B: How the hardship scales were created and coded

2. Americans concerned, feel lack of control over personal data collected by both companies and the government

China’s Economic Growth Mostly Welcomed in Emerging Markets, but Neighbors Wary of Its Influence

In U.S. and UK, Globalization Leaves Some Feeling ‘Left Behind’ or ‘Swept Up’

2. Broader thoughts from key experts on the future of democracy at a time of digital disruption

3. Power dynamics play a key role in problems and innovation

Venezuelans have little trust in national government, say economy is in poor shape

Experts Say the ‘New Normal’ in 2025 Will Be Far More Tech-Driven, Presenting More Big Challenges

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