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short readsFeb 12, 2020

Key findings about Americans’ confidence in science and their views on scientists’ role in society

Here is a roundup of key takeaways from our studies of U.S. public opinion about science issues and their effect on society.
short readsMar 21, 2019

Looking ahead to 2050, Americans are pessimistic about many aspects of life in U.S.

Majorities of Americans foresee widening income gaps, tougher financial times for older Americans and intensifying political divisions.
short readsFeb 14, 2019

More people around the world see U.S. power and influence as a ‘major threat’ to their country

A growing share of people globally see U.S. power and influence as a major threat to their country. Views are linked with attitudes toward Trump and the U.S. as a whole.
short readsMay 6, 2020

Telework may save U.S. jobs in COVID-19 downturn, especially among college graduates

90% of the decrease in employment between February and March arose from positions that could not be teleworked.
short readsFeb 4, 2019

State of the Union 2019: How Americans see major national issues

Here is a look at public opinion on important issues facing the United States, from Americans’ views of trade to the U.S.-Mexico border wall.
reportOct 28, 2019

4. The internet will continue to make life better

A large share of respondents predict enormous potential for improved quality of life over the next 50 years for most individuals thanks to internet connectivity, although many said the benefits of a wired world are not likely to be evenly distributed. Andrew Tutt, an expert in law and author of “An FDA for Algorithms,” said, […]
reportFeb 21, 2020

3. Concerns about democracy in the digital age

About half of the experts responding to this canvassing said people’s uses of technology will mostly weaken core aspects of democracy and democratic representation, but even those who expressed optimism often voiced concerns. This section includes comments about problems that were made by all respondents regardless of their answer to the main question about the […]
short readsFeb 5, 2019

Republicans and Democrats have grown further apart on what the nation’s top priorities should be

Partisans have moved apart not just in political values and approaches to addressing issues, but also on the issues they identify as top priorities.
reportJul 22, 2019

Trust and Distrust in America

Many Americans think declining trust in the government and in each other makes it harder to solve key problems. They have a wealth of ideas about what’s gone wrong and how to fix it.
reportOct 28, 2019

3. Humanity is at a precipice; its future is at stake

The following sections share selections of comments from technology experts and futurists who elaborate on the ways internet use has shaped humanity over the past 50 years and consider the potential future of digital life. They are gathered under broad, overarching ideas, rather than being tied to the specific themes highlighted above. Many of the […]

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Search results for: “climate change”

Key findings about Americans’ confidence in science and their views on scientists’ role in society

More people around the world see U.S. power and influence as a ‘major threat’ to their country

4. The internet will continue to make life better

3. Concerns about democracy in the digital age

Republicans and Democrats have grown further apart on what the nation’s top priorities should be

Trust and Distrust in America

3. Humanity is at a precipice; its future is at stake